Project Support Officer

The key duties of the position include:

The Role
As a Project Support Officer, you will be responsible to the Deputy Project Manager (DPM) within the Air Combat and Electronic Attack Systems Project Office (ACEASPO) Project Management Unit (PjMU), supporting the submission of future capability proposals to government whilst providing broader project support to the PjMU. You will be responsible for project reporting, cost, schedule and scope management and developing project management artefacts, as well as broad secretariat support.

The duties of the APS 5 Project Support Officer include, but are not limited to:
 

• Support the DPM to manage schedule, risk, budget and resources in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Secretariat support and coordination to the PjMU, including supporting engagement with external agencies and international partners.
• Develop an understanding of and then apply Defence project management methodologies.
• Support the DPM to develop and evaluate strategies to achieve project outcomes, including the analysis and interpretation of project performance against agreed plans.
• Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, identifying relevant stakeholder expectations and concerns to develop and communicate methodologies and practices to achieve outcomes.
• Ongoing self-improvement and professional development, including continued participation and completion of competencies in line with the Project Management Career Pathway and ongoing professional development.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an early career professional to develop broad project management expertise and specialised knowledge of the One Defence Capability System, air combat and electronic warfare and Government approvals process, while working with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), industry and international partners.

About our Team
ACEASPO is responsible for the sustainment and upgrade of the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets on behalf of the Royal Australian Air Force. As part of the ACEASPO PjMU team, you will deliver project(s) to ensure the continuous upgrade of these fleets, working closely with industry and international partners to deliver future air combat and electronic attack capabilities to the joint force. 

Join our small, specialised, and dedicated team and make a real impact on a daily basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at RAAF Base Amberley, QLD.

Apply today and be a part of a dynamic and supportive team committed to defending Australia and its national interests.

Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a motivated, collaborative, and resilient Project Support Officer who will enable and support the delivery of future capability for the RAAF’s air combat capability. Our ideal candidate is engaging and a real self-starter. You will be able to apply a high level of initiative and importantly demonstrate accountability in the work undertaken. 

You are someone who remains positive while working in a dynamic and complex environment, considerate and respect the diverse ideas and perspectives of others. You will have demonstrated:
 

• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and project stakeholder engagement.
• The ability to build and nurture productive working relationships to achieve results for their team and organisation. 
• Initiative and personal drive, sound judgement and integrity to achieve results.
• The ability to exercise critical thinking to analyse problems, identify possible courses of action and present these options to decision makers.

Eligibility

Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance of 'Negative Vetting 1'.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers