Job description
THE ROLE
Join a dynamic team within the Information Technology Branch and support the delivery of critical IT projects that make a real impact. We're seeking a motivated and detail-driven Program Advisor to work closely with Project Managers, supporting one or more projects and ensuring smooth and efficient project operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Program Advisor, you will:
- Provide essential project support within a PRINCE2 environment.
- Assist Project Managers with the preparation and quality assurance of key project documentation including initiation documents, work packages, and status reports.
Maintain and update project schedules including:
- Weekly schedule reviews with Project Managers.
- Timesheet tracking and activity allocation.
- Monitoring actuals and forecasting.
- Managing project leave calendars.
- Ensuring accurate resource allocations and forecasting.
- Prepare detailed financial reports: reconcile and report on budgets, actuals, forecasts, variances, and billing information.
- Maintain and review change, risk, and issue registers.
- Take on additional tasks as required, with quarterly KPIs guiding performance.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong background supporting IT projects in both public and private sector environments.
- Proven ability to manage detailed documentation and project artefacts.
- Excellent financial acumen with experience preparing and reconciling financial reports.
- Experience in managing and updating project schedules, timelines, and resource tracking.
- Familiarity with change, risk, and issue management frameworks.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
- Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project management tools.
- Exposure to or understanding of PRINCE2 or other structured project management methodologies.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
You're a proactive, organised professional with a keen eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. Whether you've worked in government or the private sector (ideally both), you bring a flexible and adaptable approach to supporting complex IT programs.
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Jack McDougall 07 3339 5611 or email: [email protected] 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.
