Project Officer, Centres of ExcellenceFull-time Permanent Details: Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is looking for an experienced Project Officer to join our new Electric Vehicle TAFE Centre of Excellence (EV TCo E). The EV TCo E is aligned to the net zero transformation national priority under the National Skills Agreement (NSA) and is established to support national workforce capability uplift and address skills gaps and workforce transition.WHAT DO WE WANT?CIT is seeking an individual with project management and procurement experience to join the new TAFE Centre of Excellence. The Project Officer's primary focus is to support the Program Lead to manage the broad range of projects in the portfolio, including procurement, record-keeping, reporting and evaluation processes.WHAT WILL YOU DO?The Project Officer could be tasked with projects and activities relating to procurement, research open days and events, governance administration, reporting and record keeping and project management. Some of the key functions this position will be responsible for include:Project documentationProject team meetingsAdministration for working groups and committeesProcurement documentationPreparation of briefs and proposalsEvent coordinationRecord keepingWHAT DO I NEED?The successful candidate will be adept at working on a dynamic team to manage and coordinate various projects in alignment with government agreements. You will need to have experience in project management practices, coordinating project team meetings, and good collaboration, negotiation and organisational skills to ensure projects stay on track to meet agreed milestones and objectives.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.Notes: 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.Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and Flexi Space working locations across the ACT, flexible start, and finish times.How to Apply: Please provide a maximum two-page pitch, outlining your suitability for the role and claims against the Selection Criteria, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.