68445, Several

Closes: 08 July 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 68445, Several
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 June 2026
Contact Officer: Joey Rose on Joey.Rose@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 9212

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Details: We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Project Support Officer to join our Program Delivery Office. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Project Controls, this role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of priority projects while supporting strong governance, reporting, and project control practices.

As a Senior Project Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting project delivery outcomes across a dynamic program of work. You will provide high-quality project and administrative support, coordinate reporting activities, and contribute to consistent, reliable, and compliant project processes. You will also provide guidance and mentoring to Project Support Officers and work closely with project teams, functional leads, and contractors.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality project reporting, including briefings, dashboards, presentations, and governance papers to support informed decision-making.
• Act as a central coordination point for governance and reporting activities, ensuring timely and accurate information flows across project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide operational support for project delivery, including meetings and workshops, action tracking, correspondence management, and procurement administration.
• Maintain project controls artefacts such as registers, records, and documentation in line with established systems and processes.
• Ensure reporting aligns with ACT Government policies, frameworks, and assurance requirements, including compliance obligations.
• Support risk management and lessons learnt activities, including workshops and tracking follow-up actions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to project reporting and administration processes.
• Supervise and support team members, including performance management, and development.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a project or program environment
• Brings strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrates sound judgement and attention to detail in preparing and reviewing project information
• Can work collaboratively while managing competing priorities with minimal direction
• Has experience with project management or controls systems (e.g. Objective, Aconex) – highly regarded

Apply now to be part of a collaborative and professional team supporting meaningful projects that deliver real outcomes for the ACT community.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Highly Desirable

• Demonstrated experience working in a project environment; and
• Experience using project management and project controls systems, with familiarity in tools such as Objective and Aconex.

Notes: There are several positions available immediately for a period of up to six months,with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit no more than a two-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

There are several positions available immediately for a period of up to six months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.