Geoscience Australia values the lands, water and sky as we work to deepen a shared understanding of Country and Earth. We respect First Nations peoples and their enduring connection, contribution and obligations to Country. Reflecting on our shared history, we are committed to listen and learn. About us Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation. Our culture Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged. Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements. What we can offer you When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here . Our team The Australian and New Zealand Governments are collaborating on a project to deliver improved position, navigation, and timing services across both countries with a Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) capability. Named the Southern Positioning Augmentation Network (SouthPAN), the regional SBAS capability will be utilised by a broad range of industry sectors, including transport, resources, agriculture, spatial, and utilities. The SouthPAN project is a joint undertaking between Geoscience Australia and Land Information New Zealand and the project team comprises people from both organisations. The project will work with the prime systems integrator, providing government furnished elements and evidence of oversight and assurance during the establishment phase. Geoscience Australia and Land Information New Zealand will continue to work with the prime following the completion of the project to maintain and improve the SBAS capability over its 15-year sustainment period. More information is available on www.ga.gov.au/southpan . The key duties of the position include The Project Officer will provide project management and administrative support to the project team and contribute to the delivery of project outcomes. You will be required to work against established priorities and project management practices and methodologies to deliver quality outcomes. You will be required to perform research and analysis to make decisions that involve complex or escalated issues related to SouthPAN. In this role you will: monitor project activities to ensure work remains on schedule to achieve long term goals assist with project planning processes utilising innovative techniques and methods to tackle new issues and situations preparing reporting material for project funding partners, governing boards and advisory committees and coordinate project meetings manage project documentation and utilise corporate records management systems to ensure consistency and compliance manage small projects in collaboration with the team, including: development of fit for purpose project documentation identification and management of project issues engagement with stakeholders to communicate project status and identify and respond to stakeholder needs. actively support subject matter experts to develop and oversee the implementation of targeted communication plans and activities. To be successful in the role you will: build and sustain relationships; liaise with a range of stakeholders including team members, other teams, colleagues and clients operate as an effective member of the team; work collaboratively apply and develop capabilities to meet performance expectations; contribute own expertise for the benefit of the business unit maintain focus on quality to achieve outcomes; adhere to documented procedures; use, and encourage others to use appropriate information management systems to keep information up to date; see projects through to completion evaluate project performance, identify need for change and initiate change when required; reschedule and reorganise work to reflect changes in priority monitor projects against plans; manage priorities and agree adjustments to milestones as required present messages confidently and select the appropriate medium for conveying information; focus on clear communication of key points demonstrate flexibility and cope effectively with day-to-day work changes, shifting priorities and periods of uncertainty understand the strategic objectives of the organisation; identify broader influences that may impact on achievement of work objectives; contribute to the development of plans, strategies and team goals objectives make time for people despite competing priorities; provide guidance and offer full support when required adhere to the APS Values and Code of Conduct and consistently behave in an honest, ethical and professional way. Required skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications Experience working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams. Project management knowledge, for example, PMBOK, Prince2 and Agile methodologies. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Salary We encourage candidates with the right technical skills to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside the typical bracket. The delegate is open to considering expertise and experience for salary negotiations with the successful applicant. To Apply Please visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include: Your resume (no more than 3 pages) A brief statement (no more than 1000 words) demonstrating your specific transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Martin Pawlukowski on (02) 6126 8754 or email martin.pawlukowski@ga.gov.au To learn more about applying for roles within the Australian Public Services please review, ' Applying for an APS job: cracking the code '.
