Project Support Officer (Defence)
(Location: Canberra preferred – Candidate must be able to work at a Defence site)

Who Are We?

We’re a veteran-owned, above-the-line consultancy providing a range of Defence-related skills including procurement & contract management, engineering, project management and cybersecurity. We’re an employee-focused company, and our team members come before the client or the bottom line. At RCD you dictate your career and your pace—we let you steer your own development and choose the projects you work on.

Benefits in Our Team

We offer permanent or casual employment options. As a permanent employee you’ll enjoy:

A guaranteed 40-hour work week—any additional hours you choose to work are returned as time-off-in-lieu or paid at your hourly rate

Focus on your core role—no staff supervision, no compulsory tender writing and no forced “team fun”

Influence over the roles and capabilities you work on

A $10,000 annual training allowance for professional development, certifications and courses

Generous bonus leave provisions (including three extra leave days each Christmas)

A completely flat organisational structure—everyone from new entrants to 40-year veterans are equal

Career and salary progression tied directly to your skills and achievements, not internal competition

(For more information, you can view our Candidate Handbook by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://view.genial.ly/63d430e9b57c6d00137008ea)

Essential Requirements

To be eligible to work with us you must:

Be an Australian Citizen

Hold a minimum NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) security clearance

Be available to work in-person at a Defence site (Canberra preferred; other locations considered case-by-case)

Have separated from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) or Australian Public Service (APS) for at least 12 months

Have demonstrated experience in Defence project support (above-the-line)

Please note: Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Qualifications and Experience

Demonstrated experience providing project support and administration in a Defence acquisition or sustainment project environment.

Hands-on experience with Defence project management tools and processes (e.g. Objective document management system, scheduling tools, MS Office suite).

Sound understanding of Defence capability development and project governance frameworks (e.g. One Defence Capability System, CASG policies).

Relevant qualifications in project management (e.g. Diploma of Project Management, PRINCE2 certification).

Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Please note the standard of competence for these roles is high. If you do not have prior project support experience in Defence or complex project environments, you will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist project managers in planning and coordinating project activities and schedules.

Prepare, review and manage project documentation (plans, reports, briefs), ensuring appropriate approvals and compliance with Defence formats.

Maintain project action item, risk, and issue registers, and support effective risk and issue management processes.

Provide secretariat support for project meetings and workshops, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute‑taking.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate inputs and maintain effective communication.

Support project financial management by tracking budgets, monitoring expenditures, and assisting with procurement documentation and approvals.

Manage project records and documentation using Defence systems (e.g. Objective), ensuring compliance with all Defence policies and procedures.

Contribute to project reporting and the preparation of briefs and presentations for senior management and governance forums.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” to submit your CV. We’ll review your experience and get in touch if we believe we can support you on your career journey and connect you with the right opportunities.

Email: [email protected]
Call Luke on 0435 235 464