Project Support Officer
Australian Department of Defence
Posted 1 day ago
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an APS 5 Project Support Officer to play a pivotal role in major ICT program delivery for Defence. The APS 5 Project Support Officer will have experience in Project Management and be committed to continued professional development. This role provides opportunities to lead and support program initiatives that will make a difference.
The APS 5 Project Support Officer will:
- Work independently and as part of a team to deliver on key program and / or project deliverables.
- Manage and build relationships with key stakeholders to support successful delivery.
- Prepare and maintain key program documentation to support strong governance practices.
- Manage and communicate risks, actions, issues and dependencies.
- Provide secretariat support for key governance and decision-making forums.
- Facilitate administrative, financial, contract and resource management requirements essential to the delivery of key program initiatives.
About our Team
The Defence Digital Group (DDG) is seeking to recruit accomplished digital professionals to lead the implementation of Defence’s digital platforms and technology.
By adopting modern architecture and platforms that are scalable, reliable, performant and safe, we will meet the demand of our integrated Defence force to be ready to fight and win in the digital age.
To support this vision, the Enterprise Systems Division within the Defence Digital Group is seeking skilled project management professionals with ICT project management experience, to drive delivery outcomes in line with the National Defence Strategy.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proficiency in project management skills including, governance and reporting, planning, scheduling and stakeholder management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated organisational skills, with the ability to deliver outcomes in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- A ‘can-do’ attitude and will demonstrate initiative and flexibility when faced with complexity or ambiguity.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 30 March 2025
For further information please review the job information pack, reference DDG/02043/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=18326627-02B7-D188-A3DA-E3A7295BAEEE.
About Australian Department of Defence
Role
The primary role of Defence is to defend Australia against armed attack.
Australia's defence policy is founded on the principle of self-reliance in the direct defence of Australia, but with a capacity to do more where there are shared interests with partners and allies.
Strategic Direction
The Defence White Paper was released on 25 February 2016 together with an Integrated Investment Program and Defence Industry Policy Statement.
Defence White Papers are the Government's most important guidance about Australia's long-term defence capability. They provide an opportunity for the Government and community to understand the the opportunities and challenges for Australia's future defence and security needs.
The White Paper provides a strategy aligned with capability and resources to deliver a future force that is more capable, agile and potent and ready to respond to future challenges.
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