Project Officer – Strategy

Benefits of Working with Nexus:

At Nexus, we pride ourselves on our commitment to ongoing training for all of our staff and support them in their learning and career progression.

We are also pleased to provide generous pay and leave benefits. As a not-for-profit, Nexus is FBT Exempt and can offer attractive salary packaging benefits.

About the Role

We are looking for an early career Project Officer to support the growth and continued development of our Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation.

As our Project Officer – Strategy you will use your experience in collecting, collating and analysing data to identify strategic opportunities and support our internal teams to report on the progress of their strategic initiatives.

You will be comfortable using your own initiative to seek out information, attend briefing meetings, and create reports that are timely, relevant and insightful.

This is a role suited to someone looking to continue building and developing their skills in strategic data analysis, project management and report writing.

Key Responsibilities

The role of the Project Officer – Strategy will vary depending on the needs of Nexus, however typical duties of the position are listed below.

• Provide business and market analysis to support key Nexus strategic projects
• Undertake data research projects that support informed decision making
• Support Project and Program Managers with reporting to the Board on their strategic initiatives
• Track and document progress on the strategic plan and key associated projects
• Contribute to the preparation of clear, detailed and high-level written reports as needed
• Other duties as requested by the Marketing and Stakeholder Engagement Manager and CEO

Our ideal candidate will have the following (Selection Criteria)

• Experience in analysing business and market data for patterns and strategic opportunities
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and research skills
• Ability to identify and undertake opportunities for data analysis that support strategic initiatives
• Strong skills in time management and priority setting
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications / Experience

• Relevant qualification in business, project management, analytics or a related discipline OR equivalent in relevant experience.

Working in the disability sector means you will also need (or be able to obtain) the following:

• Current National Police Check (no more than 6 months old)
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Card (with NDIS endorsement)
• Unrestricted Tasmanian Driver’s license

To be considered for this role please complete the form here including a cover letter detailing:

• Your motivation for applying for this position
• What attracts you to Nexus in particular
• Your response to the Selection Criteria detailed above

Regretfully we will not be able to progress applicants who have not provided a cover letter with their application.

Please note: The recruitment process for this position may commence prior to the closure date.

Nexus is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.

For enquiries, or for a full position description, please email jobs@nexusinc.org.au

Applications close 5.00pm Sunday 9 February 2025.