Project Officer - Reform & Implementation

Reference: BH-185934
Project Officer – Reform & Implementation
Hourly Rate: $61–$69 per hour
Contract: ASAP start | Contract through July 2026
Location: East Melbourne (hybrid working available)
Experience: State Government experience preferred

We are seeking an experienced Project Officer to support the delivery of a complex reform program within a regulatory environment.
This role plays a key part in delivering project planning, implementation and governance activities aligned to a major reform implementation plan, supporting readiness for the commencement of a new regulatory duties model in 2027.
You will work across multiple workstreams, helping track and deliver project milestones, respond to emerging issues, and support strong governance and stakeholder engagement in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of a large reform implementation plan
  • Develop and maintain high‑quality project documentation including reports, briefings, correspondence and presentations
  • Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions to align project workstreams and deliverables
  • Monitor progress against milestones, identify risks and issues, and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide project governance and administrative support to reform initiatives
Key Skills & Experience
  • Demonstrated experience providing project support in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to prepare clear, concise briefings and reports
  • High attention to detail, including proofreading and document quality assurance
  • Proven stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
  • Ability to think critically, solve problems and manage competing priorities
  • Experience monitoring project progress, scheduling tasks and supporting delivery outcomes
  • State Government experience highly regarded
Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualification in policy, public administration, project management or a related discipline (desirable)
Apply now to secure an immediate start in this high‑profile project role.

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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