Project Officer

About this role

Project Support Officer About the Role We are seeking an organised and proactive Project Support Officer to provide administrative and project coordination support within a large, complex organisation. This role will contribute to the successful delivery of key projects by supporting governance, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Provide administrative support to project teams, including scheduling meetings and workshops, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and maintaining project records. • Draft, review, and maintain policies, procedures, and detailed work instructions. • Ensure project documentation is accurately maintained and stored in accordance with organisational standards. • Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing approved improvements. • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of project management documentation and reporting. Skills & Experience Essential • Experience in a project support, project administration, or project coordination role. • Experience developing and maintaining project documentation, policies, procedures, or similar business documentation. • Ability to work with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgement and initiative. • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality reports and documentation. • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. • Experience collecting, analysing, and collating information from multiple sources. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including maintaining registers, databases, and spreadsheets. • High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information. • Sound understanding of project administration principles and practices. Desirable • Experience working within large, complex, or highly regulated organisations. • Experience supporting projects in government, public sector, regulatory, compliance, or similar environments. • Exposure to project management methodologies or governance frameworks. This version broadens the appeal while remaining accurate and avoids identifying the client or internal terminology such as "IS&T standards" or references to policing or a specific government agency. It should be suitable for use across LinkedIn, Seek, or other recruitment platforms. To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Ray Amurao on +61 (0)8 7422 0617 or email ramurao@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number. Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.