Project Officer

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Role highlights

• Support the delivery of capital works projects that enable world-leading science

• Contribute across the full project lifecycle, from planning through to completion

• **Build your project management expertise within a complex national infrastructure portfolio

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About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

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The opportunity
We are seeking a Project Officer – Implementation to support the delivery of capital works projects across CSIRO's national property portfolio.

Working closely with Project Managers, contractors and internal stakeholders, you will contribute to all phases of project delivery, including planning, procurement, design, construction and closeout activities. You will play a key role in supporting governance, financial management, stakeholder engagement and reporting activities, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and fit for purpose.

This is an exciting opportunity for a project professional looking to further develop their experience in capital works, infrastructure or construction project delivery within a complex and purpose-driven organisation.

Your high-level duties will include: 

• Supporting the planning and delivery of capital works projects to achieve agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality outcomes.
• Assisting with procurement, contract administration, risk management, financial management and project reporting activities.
• Coordinating the delivery of minor and low-risk projects from inception through to completion.
• Preparing project documentation, reports, presentations and governance papers for management and executive review.
• Monitoring project performance, budgets, risks and progress against milestones.
• Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and service providers.
• Supporting change management activities and contributing to successful project outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Maintaining project records, document management systems and meeting documentation.

Role particulars

Location: Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Darwin preferred, with other locations negotiable

Salary: AU$100k – AU$113k per annum (pro-rata for part-time) + 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 18 months, Full-time

Reference: 103666

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant industry qualification in a related discipline such as Construction Management, Design or Project Management, or equivalent relevant experience in construction or project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, particularly in the planning and successful delivery of project objectives in regards to time, cost, quality and safety.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective use of project management tools, systems and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders and work to achieve outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Proven ability to think strategically and use sound judgement to make appropriate recommendations.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies, contract management, health and safety legislation, and government procurement requirements.
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills to build and maintain strong working relationships, and the capability to support change across user groups and the organisation.

Desirable

• Experience in the planning and delivery of capital works projects, especially in a scientific, university and/or public sector environment
• Knowledge of the compliance and regulatory requirements of scientific facilities.

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description. 

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please reach out to the contact person listed in the Position Description and let us know how we can support you.  

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility 

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.  

Child safety 

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy. 

How to apply 

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close 

27th July 2026, 11pm AEST.