Senior Program Officer (APS6)
- Support the establishment of a strategic procurement initiative.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor risks and issues, contributing to mitigation strategies.
About the role
We are seeking experienced program management and procurement professionals at the APS6 level to be engaged as a Senior Program Officer with our Commonwealth Government client in Canberra, ACT. The successful candidate will support the establishment of a strategic procurement initiative, with a focus on program/project management, stakeholder coordination and process development.
An initial 6-month labour hire contract is on offer, with the possibility of an extension.
Please note: the successful candidate must be an Australian citizen with an existing NV1 security clearance, or higher.
Duties:
- Maintain project schedules and work plans for procurement activities.
- Track key milestones, deliverables and dependencies across the procurement process.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholder engagement, including scheduling meetings, managing communications, and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Monitor risks and issues, escalating as required and contributing to mitigation strategies.
- Conduct due diligence assessments and facilitate approval processes.
Requisite skills/experience:
- Proven ability to manage schedules, track milestones, and coordinate across multiple workstreams.
- Strong communication and coordination skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to lead system/process improvements and update guidance materials.
- High-level attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (desirable).
Culture and benefits
People enjoy contracting with relatbl because our business is owned and managed by people who have first-hand experience working as contractors. We can relate. We treat people the way we would want to be treated, and we provide a range of perks and benefits to our staff.
How to apply
Click APPLY or get in touch with Felix (***************************) or Fern (***************************) for a confidential discussion. Applications for this position close at midday on Monday 25 May 2026. However, applications received after the closing date will be considered for similar future roles.
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