Your new company
This organisation is responsible for providing a wide range of services to the citizens of Australia. It oversees various projects that work to improve the lives of those living with disabilities. Well-known for its positive mark in the Disability Sector, this larger Federal Government Agency is going through a period of growth aimed at developing procedures and pushing best practice. This opportunity is a visible appointment that will take your career to the next level!
Your new role
You will be responsible for:
- Assisting in project management and coordination activities, monitoring and reviewing program and project activities against plans.
- Contributing to the development and management of project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency’s project management framework.
- Providing advice, procedural guidance, and technical expertise in specific areas of project work.
- Performing research work and analysis including contributing to the preparation of reports on relevant project activities.
- Contributing to regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports.
- Drafting a range of written material including business cases, plans, executive briefs and corporate documentation for review.
- Assisting with monitoring project budgets, review and report on expenditure and assist with procurement and contract management.
- Assisting with the identification and management of project risks, issues, and benefits.
- Assisting with project quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs.
- Collaborating with team members to achieve program, project, and business outcomes.
What you'll need to succeed
The successful application will also have to demonstrate:
- Understanding of agile project methodology
- Ability to meet critical deadlines
- Manage and coordinate projects by keeping track of tasks, timelines and tracking progress
- Can provide advice, procedural guidance, and technical expertise in specific areas of project work
- Flexible and responsive to changes in requirements
- Comfortable understanding and applying privacy and accessibility guidelines
- Well-developed communication skills and ability to work well with stakeholders and manage expectations
- Well-developed Microsoft 365 Skills (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Microsoft Planner)
- Australian Citizenship is required
Logistics
- 12-month contract with possibility of extension or permanency
- Hybrid working
- Available in Geelong
- Hourly rate of $55.24 per hour + super
What you'll get in return
Through Hays, this role offers you an hourly rate of $55.24 + super, an opportunity to progress your career with this Federal Government Agency and:
- Office Location / Hybrid Working Arrangement
- Weekly pay cycles
- Nominated choice of superannuation fund
- Online time sheet submission and approval
- No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
- No invoicing required for Pty Ltd holders
- Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to rebecca.hillbrick@hays.com.au. Please include a short summary of your suitability for the role.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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