Position Details APS 6 - $91,944 - $104,393 Finance (CFO) Location: Adelaide - SA, Brisbane - QLD, Canberra - ACT, Darwin - NT, Hobart - TAS, Melbourne - VIC, Perth - WA, Sydney – NSW
Role Overview The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for directing and supporting projects through their entire lifecycle in remote locations.
The roles can be undertaken from capital city locations.
Who We Are The Finance Division supports the department to be efficient, effective, and financially sustainable through our business partnerships, the Finance Service Charter, and our specialist centres of excellence.
The division provides financial and management advice and support to the department, the offices of the minister and assistant ministers, and to industry stakeholders.
The Job The successful applicants will be part of a project team involved in the planning, design, procurement, and delivery of building and capital infrastructure projects.
As the Senior Project Officer, you will work with a range of stakeholders, including Traditional Owners and First Nations people, to define scope and manage the delivery of a diverse range of projects.
You will have project and contract management skills to engage with multi-disciplinary consultants and delivery partners to achieve successful project outcomes.
What We Are Looking For Knowledge and Experience Our ideal candidates will have experience in client-side project management, capital works project management, contract management, and/or contract administration.
Manage contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to maintain program, budget, and project requirements.
Apply contract, commercial, and financial risk management capability in a capital works setting to achieve project outcomes.
Undertake procurements and negotiations and implement contractual agreements to support productive commercial relationships.
Manage change in accordance with the contract and commercial protection of the project.
Assess claims and ensure compliance with commercial requirements in the contract.
Plan, budget, report, and monitor progress against relevant Cost Plans.
Maintain appropriate project records and data.
Ensure compliance with legislative, financial, and administrative frameworks.
Manage commercial issues, minor and major contract disputes and claims.
Skills and Capabilities Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage your workload.
A practical understanding of risk management in high-value capital projects.
Excellent communication and representation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships.
Sound judgement, integrity, and discretion.
Desirable Qualifications A relevant qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, or related fields from an Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent industry experience would be considered favourably.
Eligibility and Other Requirements Must hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle driver's licence.
Must be an Australian citizen.
This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance.
For additional information, please read the Job Description below.
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