You’ll manage and drive project delivery across the AER, building consistent project management practices, creating essential artefacts, and supporting governance. On a daily basis you’ll produce high‑quality documentation, monitor progress, engage stakeholders, and help improve the organisation’s project management capability in a complex regulatory environment.
Role Specifications
| Job Title | Senior Project Officer |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Number | VN-0768343 |
| Position Number | EA2026/76 |
| Classification | APS Level 6 |
| Salary | AU$102,947 – AU$115,384 per year |
| Job Type | Full-Time; Part-Time, Ongoing; Non-Ongoing |
| Primary Locations | Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW |
| Future Merit Locations | Various locations – ACT, NSW, VIC, WA, QLD, TAS, NT, SA |
| Office Arrangement | Hybrid |
| Office Arrangement Details | Employees work 2 days per week in the office |
| Closing Date | Sunday 12 April 2026 |
| Agency Website | https://www.accc.gov.au/ |
About the Opportunity
Join the Australian Energy Regulator as part of the ACCC family, where your work helps shape a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia. The role sits at the heart of the organisation’s mission to support consumers and businesses while navigating the transition to net zero. You’ll be part of a high‑performing, inclusive culture that values flexibility, collaboration and the autonomy to do meaningful work.
As the Senior Project Officer, you’ll help build the AER’s project management capability and contribute to governance, process improvement, and system administration across the enterprise. If you’re someone who communicates clearly, builds strong relationships and thrives in evolving environments, this is a chance to impact real outcomes while developing your career in a supportive setting.
Duties (What You Will Do)
| Support the consistent application of project management standards and contribute to building project delivery maturity across the AER. |
| Produce high‑quality project artefacts and documentation to support governance, decision‑making and organisational clarity. |
| Contribute to discrete project management tasks as directed by the Corporate Division. |
| Assist with governance and ongoing process documentation relating to TechnologyOne ERP, including annual regression testing cycles and system administration support. |
| Provide oversight and monitoring of AER Library governance, ensuring subscription owners maintain clear, compliant and value‑for‑money practices. |
| Support continuous improvement of EPMO processes, tools and approaches. |
| Demonstrate strong judgement, initiative and adaptability in an evolving organisational environment. |
About You (Eligibility)
- Experience in a project environment; direct EPMO/PMO experience is highly regarded.
- Experience producing schedules, business cases, risk/issue registers, status reports and governance documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex issues into practical solutions.
- High‑level written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex information clearly.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to negotiate, influence and resolve competing issues.
- Ability to quickly understand new processes, systems and governance arrangements (TechnologyOne, Atlassian, Microsoft suites).
- Experience in government, regulatory environments or other complex organisations.
- Experience contributing to change management, procurement or assurance activities.
Important Information for Applicants
In this vacancy we recognise the value of diverse backgrounds. The keyword “jobs in australia for foreigners” is present in our guidance to highlight inclusion and visa considerations. Citizenship or visa status is not listed as a blanket requirement here; the position aligns with APS standards and equity provisions. If you require visa assistance or have specific eligibility questions, please refer to the candidate kit or contact the agency for clarity.
Direct Answer
The role is an APS Level 6 position within the Australian Public Service and does not specify citizenship as a universal requirement in the job posting. Applicants should follow the APS recruitment policies and the agency’s guidance. If you are an eligible visa holder or citizen, you should apply in accordance with the agency’s instructions and the RecruitAbility program if applicable.
Additional Information
Diversity & Inclusion
Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
RecruitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. If you declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements, you may be invited to participate in further assessment activity. For details visit the APS Commission site.
Future Merit Pools
Similar opportunities may be offered from the future merit pools as vacancies arise within the ACCC/AER family.
How to Apply
| Contact Officer | Josh Harris |
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| Contact Email | [email protected] |
| Candidate Kit | Candidate Kit |
| Application Portal | Agency Recruitment Site |