EMPLOYMENT

As a Program Reporting Officer at the Department of Education, you will create a better future for Australians through education. Working alongside experienced and supportive team members, you will drive and contribute to the effective delivery of programs that support improved early learning, schooling, student educational outcomes and transitions to and from school through access to quality early childhood and care, support, parent engagement, quality teaching and learning environments. The Branch has a responsibility to deliver, support and drive effective Child Care Subsidy (CCS) program implementation and management. Key functions of the Branch include: delivering CCS integrity measures achieving program savings risk identification and management prioritisation and response development. The key duties of the position include In this role, your responsibilities will include the following: Provide administrative and project support, applying the department's Project Management Framework, and ensuring adherence to quality, budget, timeframes and governance processes. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and support project approaches and deliverables. Ensure information is recorded and maintained accurately, updating team resources, SharePoint and other program/project documentation. Undertake research and analysis to support program/project development, plans and strategies to inform evidence-based outcomes. Prepare project documents, reports, correspondence, briefs, talking points and agreements. Manage secretariat support activities such as arranging meetings, agendas, talking points, and monitor action items. Manage procurement and contract management and associated tasks. Support improvements to processes, systems and frameworks, to enhance outcomes and support data driven decision making and best practice program/project management. Contribute to strategic planning and the achievement of team and department objectives. Qualifications and Education PRINCE2 Foundation Training or equivalent (Mandatory)