Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 72182
Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 September 2026
Contact Officer: Dave Keeley on [email protected] or (02) 6207 7732
Details: Project Officer, Trade Skills and Renewable Energy Programs (Job Share Opportunity)
Help shape the future of skills training and renewable energy in the ACT.
The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is seeking a proactive and highly organised Project Officer to join the Trade Skills area in a job share arrangement within the Trade Skills College and CIT Renewables. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional seeking a flexible work arrangement while contributing to innovative projects, industry partnerships and strategic initiatives.
Working closely with the College Director, College Leadership Team and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting business operations, coordinating projects and driving outcomes that strengthen workforce capability and support emerging industry needs.
About the Role
As a Project Officer, you will provide high-level operational, project and business support across a diverse portfolio of activities. You will coordinate programs, projects, events and business functions while ensuring compliance with CIT and ACT Government requirements.
The role requires a confident and adaptable professional who can exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and foster productive stakeholder relationships. You will contribute to the implementation of renewable energy initiatives, support strategic decision-making through research and analysis, and assist in the delivery of projects that align with CIT's commitment to innovation, sustainability and industry engagement.
Working as part of a job share arrangement, you will collaborate closely with your counterpart to ensure seamless service delivery, effective communication and continuity across responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide high-level operational, project and business support to the College Director and College Leadership Team.
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Coordinate programs, projects, events and business activities, ensuring effective planning, delivery and compliance.
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Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, briefs, grant documentation and compliance records.
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Support the implementation and monitoring of renewable energy projects, including milestones, deliverables, budgets and risk management activities.
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Research, analyse and present information to support planning, decision-making and continuous improvement.
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Build and maintain effective relationships with industry, government, community and educational stakeholders.
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Manage complex, sensitive and time-critical matters with professionalism, discretion and accuracy.
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Coordinate administrative processes and workflows that support efficient and consistent business operations.
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Work collaboratively within the job share arrangement to maintain effective handovers, continuity of work and achievement of team objectives.
Why Join CIT?
At CIT, you will be part of an organisation committed to delivering future-focused education and training that supports industry growth and community outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders and contribute to initiatives that support the transition to a sustainable and skilled workforce.
If you are looking for a rewarding role that combines project coordination, stakeholder engagement and strategic support within a flexible job share arrangement, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
The following qualifications and experience requirements apply to this position.
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All CIT and ACTPS employees are required to complete a criminal history record check prior to employment.
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No mandatory qualifications are prescribed under the Public Sector Management Act for administrative positions at this classification.
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A qualification in vocational education is highly desirable.
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Relevant experience in operational administration, executive support, governance, finance, records management, stakeholder coordination or a similar business support environment is highly desirable.
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Experience supporting project delivery, stakeholder engagement, reporting, governance or business improvement activities in a complex organisational environment is highly desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 19 September 2026 until 18 September 2027 with a possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Temporary employment offered as a result of this advertisement may lead to permanency/promotion as per the Public Sector Management Standards, Section 14 – Direct appointment of employee – general, and Section 20 – Direct promotion - general and CIT Enterprise Agreements.
How to Apply: Please provide a maximum two-page pitch encompassing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Professional Personal Characteristics found in the attached Position Description. Applications should include a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available from 19 September 2026 until 18 September 2027 with a possibility of permanency.
