APS45 Program Support Officer

Job Description

Position Title: APS4/5 Program Support Officers
Location: Canberra
Start date: 18 May 2026
Duration: Approximately3 months with potential extension
Pay rate: $53.92 $63.53 per hour
Security Clearance: Must have NV1 clearance at time of application

About the Role

Provide high-level administrative and program support through the delivery of due diligence assessments ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with established frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end due diligence assessments in line with established frameworks and templates working under general direction.
• Gather and validate information from submissions public sources and internal systems to support assessments.
• Apply screening processes and policy checks to identify risks issues and strengths.
• Review governance integrity safeguarding and related policies to assess their adequacy escalating where required.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to request documentation clarify information and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyse findings and provide clear risk-based recommendations including mitigation strategies.
• Prepare assessment reports decision records and briefing materials to support approvals.
• Escalate complex or high-risk matters with clear summaries and recommended actions.

Required Capabilities

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex information and provide clear risk-based advice.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgement and ability to escalate issues appropriately.
• Experience working within structured frameworks templates and compliance environments.

Apply now or contact Angel onat SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 4pm Monday 6 April 2026. If your application is received after this date well be happy to keep your resume on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.