Project Officer - Capital Works

Description:

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The Opportunity

• Support the planning and delivery of capital work projects at CSIRO
• Join a collaborative team in a flexible work environment
• Enable world class science to operate smoothly

CSIRO Business & Infrastructure Services (CBIS) is chartered with managing the services, maintenance and operation of all CSIRO's scientific and research facilities. We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer - Capital works to join our team.

As the Project Officer, you'll support the planning and delivery of capital works projects across the agency. You'll support projects nationally, ensuring their delivery is consistent and transparent, especially in the areas of reporting, budget, and timing.

You'll participate in a diverse range of project activities, working closely with key stakeholder groups to deliver leading edge project outcomes. These projects are undertaken in a complex environment, with a focus on whole of life capital and operating costs.

Contribute your strong project experience to make an impact in your next role at CSIRO and apply now.




The key duties of the position include
Your duties will include:

• Supporting the CBIS Project Managers to plan and deliver capital works and support projects nationally, on time, on budget, and fit for purpose.
• Reviewing financial reports to ensure project budgets are realistic and on track for delivery and to ensure that expenditure is assigned correctly.
• Assisting CBIS Project Managers with invoice and purchase order management including contract variations and reporting to Strategic Procurement.
• Working with CBIS Project Managers on the administrative aspects of projects including document management and reporting within a predetermined project structure and finally transferring documentation to the CSIRO Contents Manager Records system.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports and papers for consideration by project governance committees and the CSIRO Executive.
• Developing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance project outcomes utilising strong relationship, collaboration and influencing skills and experience
• Other duties as directed.

Location: Black Mountain, ACT
Salary: AU$93k - AU$105k pa plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 2 years, Full-time
Reference: 94803

To be considered you will need:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders and work to achieve outcomes within agreed timeframes
• Experience in financial and budget management, particularly in the planning and successful delivery of project objectives.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies, contract management, health and safety legislation, and Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective use of project management tools, systems and strategies
• Proven ability to think strategically and use sound judgement to make appropriate recommendations
• Well-developed written and verbal communications and stakeholder management skills to build and maintain strong working relationships, and the capability to support change across user groups and the organisation
• A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.
  
  Desirable:
• Demonstrated experience in the financial module of SAP and Microsoft Dynamics project management tools.
  

For full details about this role please review the Position Description