Project Manager

About The Organisation:

A Commonwealth government agency that develops and delivers national social policy and programs supporting individuals, families, and communities. It focuses on improving well being, coordinating services, funding programs, and delivering large-scale initiatives through strong governance and evidence-based decision-making.

About The Role:

The organisation is seeking an experienced APS6 Project Manager to support a major national social policy program focused on improving coordination, governance, and delivery across multiple interconnected workstreams. This role plays a critical part in ensuring strong alignment between strategy, evidence, reporting, and senior leadership priorities.

Level/Classification: APS6
Contract Type: Labour Hire
Contract Duration: 6 Months  
Vacancies: Multiple
Location: Tuggeranong - Canberra, ACT 
Working Arrangement: On-site
Requirements:

• MUST have Baseline Clearance prior to commencement
• Ability and willingness to Undergo Police Check
• Selection Criteria Response

 
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end project management support including scheduling, tracking, reporting, and documentation
• Support senior project managers with coordination of multiple interdependent workstreams
• Maintain delivery rhythms including agile ceremonies, reporting cycles, and governance forums
• Produce high-quality briefings, strategy documents, dashboards, and executive presentations
• Monitor project data integrity and escalate issues, risks, or discrepancies promptly
• Map and analyse interdependencies across workstreams to improve alignment and visibility
• Develop and standardise reporting templates, tools, and program artefacts
• Support continuous improvement in project management practices and delivery maturity
• Contribute to capability uplift through knowledge sharing and coaching APS staff
• Assist with structured transition and handover activities at contract completion

Key Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-stream projects in APS, consulting, or similar environments
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth governance frameworks, reporting requirements, and delivery standards
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, timely, and executive-ready reporting outputs
• Experience working in high-pressure environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, hybrid models)
• Experience engaging with senior executives and supporting structured delivery governance
• Demonstrated ability to improve project delivery processes and uplift team capability
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships quickly
• Experience coaching or mentoring teams in project management practices (highly regarded)
• Ability to synthesise complex information into clear, actionable insights and presentations

 
Desirable Attributes

• Strong problem solver with a strategic mindset
• Confident challenging existing ways of working to improve outcomes
• Experience developing high-quality executive materials (plans, briefs, decks)
• Background in social policy, human services, or government transformation programs

 
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