APS 5 - Project Support Officer - Australia Jobs Opening

September 8, 2024

Australian Government

Canberra

APS 5 - Project Support Officer

$83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
Canberra - ACT, Melbourne CBD - VIC

The Role
We have exciting opportunities for suitably experienced people who are interested contributing to the delivery of national security and intelligence capabilities for Defence.

As an ISR Project Officer in DDG, supporting an ICT Project Team, you will contribute to the delivery of cutting-edge technology and dive into the world of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and geospatial intelligence systems. Discover a high tech world where you’ll deliver some of the world’s most sophisticated systems, which are critical to Defence and modern warfighting capability.

We are seeking applications from motivated professionals who have experience in one or more of the following - project support, corporate support, finance, procurement, contracting - to fill multiple exciting roles in project teams delivering ISR or Geospatial Intelligence ICT projects for the Australian Defence Force.

About our Team
An APS 5 Project Officer assists the EL 1 Project Manager, the Project Director and Team, providing project and administrative support across multiple project management functions. These positions report to the EL 1 Project Manager in the Integration and Automation Delivery Branch within the Defence Digital Group (DDG).

Working within DDG, you will be contributing your expertise to some of the most technically demanding and complex ICT transformation projects. We apply new ways of thinking and working that allow us to take advantage of faster, better and more efficient ways of delivering ICT Services.

Supporting Defence in this technology dominated era requires a more responsive and agile approach to strategy, processes, policies and people. The team works dynamically in a high tempo environment that brings rewarding challenges and a great sense of purpose.

Our Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will be highly motivated, collaborative and resilient, with knowledge and experience in project support, corporate support, finance, procurement, or contracting to achieve successful business outcomes.

You will be enthusiastic and apply initiative and flexibility in your approach to work. You will be self-aware with a positive attitude, demonstrate consideration and respect for a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others, and be willing to learn from and mentor others.

As an APS 5 Project Officer, you will:

Have the flexibility to work across a variety of project functions including (but not limited to): reporting, scheduling, secretariat, change and configuration management, information and records management, procurement and contract management, governance, risk management, asset management, communication and stakeholder management;
Have good organisational skills, self-drive and initiative with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise tasks and deliver agreed business outcomes;
Demonstrate good communication and stakeholder engagement skills;
Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and productively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
Have a commitment to ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

Our people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities, offering you access to a variety of flexible working arrangements. Successful applicants will be supported with their career and leadership development via talent management, executive coaching, and peer support.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available