Apply: Senior Project Officer

Reference: BH-272289
About Peoplebank:
Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years. 

About the Role: Our Federal Government Client is seeking a part-time Senior Project Officer.
This is a long-term contract role for an initial term to be advised with extension options available, located at our client's Canberra office. 

As the selected candidate, you will:
  • Provide business management and project coordination support across ICT and business transformation programs.
  • Coordinate project reporting, including financial, workforce, risk and performance reporting.
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial monitoring and reconciliation activities.
  • Support procurement, contract administration and vendor engagement activities.
  • Maintain project documentation, registers and governance artefacts.
  • Support workforce planning, onboarding, offboarding and administrative processes.
  • Prepare briefing papers, reports, presentations and correspondence for senior stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support audit, assurance and compliance activities.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and strategic project support.
To be successful in this role you should have:
  • Demonstrated experience providing business management, governance and administrative support within complex ICT, program or project delivery environments.
  • Experience managing budgets, forecasting, procurement coordination, contract administration and financial reporting.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across multiple organisational levels.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes independently.
  • Experience supporting project governance, reporting and business operations functions.
It is desirable if you have:
  • Experience supporting ICT, digital transformation, intelligence or law enforcement programs.
  • Relevant qualifications or certifications in business management, finance, procurement or a related discipline.
Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with the ability to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.

Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate:
  • Personalised Attention: You'll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
  • User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract.
  • Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances.
  • Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments.
  • Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles, with your success at the centre of everything we do.
Apply now for immediate consideration – contact  Louise Francisco on 0262451715 quoting Job Reference:#272289.

Applications close: 30 October 2026, Wednesday.

Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.
Company Background:

Peoplebank are expert recruiters who have been connecting IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 25 years.

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