The Lord Howe Island Board (LHIB) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons to apply for a position as temporary Project Officer (IT). The role is up to 38 hours per week for 12 months.

Primary purpose of the role

The Project Officer (IT) performs operational, project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of information technology projects in line with established objectives.

Key accountabilities

• Provide a range of operational (on-site), project management and support services, including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation and implementing and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, in line with established agency project management methodology.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes.
• Communicate with key stakeholders and contractors, and coordinate working groups and committees to facilitate exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans.
• Source, collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables.
• Undertake research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs, to support informed decision-making and strategic and operational planning.
• Provide a range of administrative services, including coordinating meetings and preparing papers, to support project management delivery.

Key challenges

• Delivering a range of project management and support services, given tight deadlines, limited resources, and the need to manage competing priorities.
• Establish and maintain credibility and good communication with stakeholders, Contractors, and the Island community.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge and technical capability across diverse and dynamic hardware, technologies, platforms, and applications

To apply

Applications are to be submitted to the Lord Howe Island Board Administration Office and marked as confidential Project Officer (IT) application [email protected] 

Applicants must submit:

1. A one – two page covering letter which:
   • summarises relevant skills, qualifications, and experience (aligning with focus capabilities*)
   • summarises key knowledge and experience as it applies to the 5 key accountabilities (above)
2. A current resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Contact details for two referees

* Focus capabilities are as identified in the Role Description for Project Officer (IT). Please email [email protected] to request the full Role Description.

All appointments to positions within the Board are based on merit in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 and subsidiary legislation. The selection for this temporary employment will be based on a suitability assessment process.