The Role

This APS 6 - Project Support Officer is a role at the forefront of capability development in a fast-paced working environment. The role requires individuals to manage day-to-day administrative activities within the directorate on behalf of the Director Future Surface Combatants as well as mentor junior APS staff. The role requires deliberate input into all directorate projects, including the Hunter Class Frigate, Future Destroyer and Large Optionally Crewed Surface Vessel and support to all Maritime Surface and Above Water projects and key stakeholder engagements across the whole defence portfolio. The Project Support Officer will provide the directorate with additional project support and management skillsets.

Key Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Defence & Capability writing.
• Management of junior APS staff.
• Liaison with Senior Military Officials.
• Administration management of the directorate.
• Finance Management.
• Risk Management.

About our Team

The Future Surface Combatants Directorate is a combination of Navy Officers, APS employees and contractors at the forefront of capability development within the Royal Australian Navy. As the sponsor to the major programs including SEA5000: Hunter Class Frigate, SEA3500: Large Optionally Crewed Surface Vessel and SEA6000: Future Destroyer, the directorate develops the requirements and manages the projects on behalf of the capability manager within Navy. Due to the highly politicised projects, this is a fast-paced working environment, with direct working relationships with Senior Military Officers, senior APS and Industry.

Our Ideal Candidate

The Ideal candidate for this role must have experience within Defence or Navy acquisition projects and/or sustainment with a good understanding the hierarchy of Capability Development within Defence. Due to the high-tempo working environment, attention to detail is key with the ability to operate in a flexible manner. The candidate must have at minimum an NV1 security clearance, with the possibility to be advanced to NV2 or higher. Experience in project support and project management within Defence is highly desirable. Some domestic travel will be expected throughout the year to support sponsor activities.

Application Closing Date: Monday 15 September 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NAVY/07206/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=C655B859-1444-4FFE-D23E-E4203C50E9D9