Administration Officer

IT & T

Software Development & Testing/IT Security & Compliance

Administration Officer – Support High-Profile Government Programs

Step into a busy, customer-facing role where your organisation, attention to detail and communication skills will help support critical government operations. You’ll coordinate applications, manage high-volume inboxes and phone enquiries, and play a key part in delivering professional, accurate and timely client services within a sensitive federal government environment.
Location Canberra, ACT

Contract Duration:
12 months (anticipated start February 2025)
Security Clearance Requirement: NV1 clearance essential
Closing Date: 10:00am Monday 26 January 2026

Essential Tasks
  • Manage shared email inboxes and respond to email and phone queries with clear policy and procedural advice.
  • Receive and check application forms, update internal systems and process sensitive external checks.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, service providers and other agencies to progress and finalise administrative processes.
  • Prepare documentation for approval, maintain SOPs and assist Team Leaders with policy and operational projects as required.
Key Criteria
  • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to juggle tight deadlines and competing priorities.
  • Sound judgement with effective written and verbal communication skills and a professional client service focus.
  • Proven ability to interpret policy when responding to client queries, working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Desirable: Experience processing applications and high-volume enquiries, and familiarity with government protective security frameworks.
How to Apply
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Stratos Gianakakis on 0457 117 977 and send through your CV by following the link below.

About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, NV1 clearance is highly preferred and the ability to obtain and maintain this clearance may be required in line with client specifications.
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