Project Officer - Strategic Infrastructure Projects (357804)
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Period of Appointment
Fixed-term for 2 years.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Manage and co-ordinate project activities for infrastructure projects, in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Program Manager.
- With direction from the Program Manager or Project Manager, contribute to and support the delivery of projects within specified timelines and budget, including responsibility for allocated workstreams or components.
- Maintain and regularly update an overall Project Plan, including key project information, responsibilities, and delegated accountabilities for project components.
- Provide high level advice and prepare submissions, briefings, correspondence and reports as required, including detailed documentation for the Steering Committee.
- Undertake consultation with reference groups and stakeholders as required to support project delivery and outcomes.
- With guidance from the Project Manager, contribute to the development and implementation of the project Risk Management Plan.
- Coordinate meetings of project working groups and the Steering Committee, and ensure appropriate reporting on project progress and key issues.
- In consultation with the Program Manager or Project Manager, support arrangements for commissioning and handover of completed project components, ensuring clarity of responsibilities across stakeholders.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Director or Program Manager.
Desirable Requirements
- A qualification in Project Management
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
- Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.
- Identification check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (357804) - Project Officer - Strategic Infrastructure Projects.docx
Statement of Duties (357804) - Project Officer - Strategic Infrastructure Projects.pdf
Information for applicants (Strategic Infrastructure Projects).docx
Information for applicants (Strategic Infrastructure Projects).pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4946.
For more information
Haylie Connors
Program Manager
haylie.connors@justice.tas.gov.au
0417 802 122