Project Support Officer

About the Role

Join a major public sector organisation that manages a vast infrastructure portfolio supporting schools, early childhood services, and corporate operations throughout Queensland. This role is embedded within a prominent Information Governance and Digital Enablement program aimed at enhancing information management, boosting digital capabilities, and enabling evidence-based decisions through technology and data.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile reports, briefing documents, presentations, and other project materials for executive stakeholders.
• Organize governance activities by preparing agendas, recording minutes, maintaining action, risk, and issue registers.
• Assist in project scheduling, planning, regular reporting, and tracking priorities.
• Conduct research and analyze information to support informed decision-making processes.
• Review and ensure quality of reporting inputs and program-related documentation.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and milestones while escalating concerns timely.
• Maintain comprehensive project records, plans, and documentation.
• Support financial aspects including forecasting, budget monitoring, and resource tracking.
• Provide secretarial assistance and coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Support Officer, Program Support Officer, or related role.
• Background working within government entities or large complex organisations.
• Excellent written communication skills, adept at preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Familiarity with electronic document and records management systems and project management software.
• Knowledge of project delivery frameworks such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits of the Role

This position offers the chance to be part of a cooperative team driving significant digital and information governance projects in a sizeable public sector setting.