Project Officer - Program Management Office

Project Officer - Program Management Office

ACARA is seeking a Project Officer – Project Management Office position to support the National Assessment Program (NAP) work program and digital transformation initiatives to support the next phase of online national assessment in Australia.

Location : National role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level assistance to and work closely with the Manager, manage and monitor all aspects of the project planning and implementation of the allocated projects / project components and program work streams.
• Manage and coordinate day to day operations including establishing and maintaining project documentation and schedules to ensure all planned deliverables are achieved.
• Develop effective plans and procedures and work with ACARA Assessment and Reporting teams to ensure they are implemented to support a smooth transition of NAP online delivery technologies.
• Contribute to program oversight, governance and reporting functions including identification and addressing project delivery issues, assessment of project progress and effectiveness, risk identification and management, contingency plan and implementation of quality assurance measures.

Qualifications

Salary and benefits

ACARA offers an attractive salary package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate, commencing at $94,450 base per annum, as a full-time equivalent (plus superannuation).

Applications and eligibility

Applications will close at 11.59pm 26 August 2025 AEST.

ACARA embraces a diverse workforce culture and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that welcomes applications from First Nations Australians.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory verification of your right to work in Australia and a police clearance check and may include a working with children check.

#J-18808-Ljbffr