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APS6 Program Support Officer 

Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract: 12 months to 31 August 2027, with an extension option of up to 12 months
Pay: $75.31 p/h including super
Work type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Work arrangement: Hybrid, with specific arrangements agreed with your supervisor on a case-by-case basis
Clearance: Must hold a current Baseline clearance or above

About the Role
Join our Federal Government client as an APS6 Program Support Officer supporting an important national veteran and commemorations function.
You will help the National Office manage financial administration, procurement, contracts, records and program activities. You will also support staff based across state and territory locations.

This role suits someone who can work independently, interpret government requirements and turn detailed information into clear advice, reports and correspondence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage financial administration and program records
• Support procurement and contract management activities
• Assist national and regional staff with projects and administration
• Respond to requests from staff and external clients
• Work with internal and external stakeholders
• Create, maintain and search databases
• Conduct information and record audits
• Write and edit reports and formal correspondence
• Coordinate travel arrangements
• Provide informed advice using sound judgement

What You Bring (Essential Criteria)

• You've worked in program, project or senior business support
• You've supported financial, procurement or contract processes
• You understand the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and PGPA Act
• You can produce clear reports, correspondence and records
• You're confident using Excel and Word
• You can organise competing requests across dispersed teams
• You work independently and handle sensitive information carefully
• You're an Australian citizen
• You must hold a current Baseline clearance or above

Nice to Have (Desirable Criteria)

• Qualifications in finance, procurement or contract administration
• Commonwealth Government experience
• Experience supporting a national or geographically dispersed team
• Veterans, commemorations or related public-sector experience

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