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Project Support Officer- Defence

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 16, 2021

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Category
Auxiliary & Support Staff
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Project Support Officer- Defence
Apply now Job ID: 579084
Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Project Management

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.
Position summary
Downer Defence Systems provides a broad range of professional and managed services, asset sustainment and estate upkeep services to the Australian Defence Force, the New Zealand Defence Force and other government agencies.

Downer Defence Systems, combining the footprint and capability of Downer and Spotless, is one of the only integrated services companies that has a whole of Defence Capability Life Cycle offering and mindset. Our Sovereign Industry Capability delivers to the needs of Defence, National Security organisations, the major Primes and other government agencies.

As an ADM Top 10 Defence Contractor, we are a proven and trusted long-term partner, committed to diversity and inclusiveness and to growing Australia's Defence industry with the participation of Small to Medium Enterprises.

Position Summary:

LC4 Modernisation SPO requires the services of a Level 2 Project Support Officer for the Protected Mobility Integrated Capability Assurance (PMICA) Program. This role is located will be based out of Vic Barracks in Victoria.

Specific Tasks for candidate's primary responsibility is to work with PMICA to:
    • Pay invoices on Defence payment systems
    • Keep Program finance spreadsheets up to date.
    • Access ROMAN to follow up on outstanding Purchase orders and Invoices.
    • Complete paperwork for Defence Purchases in accordance with Defence policy.
    • Maintain and update Program Collaborative Portal as required
    • Book and assist with scheduling of meetings
    • Keep and distribute minutes for key meetings
    • Collate and draft fortnightly newsletter 'Tucker Tribune'.
    • Assist Project Managers with regular reporting requirements.
    • Coordinate all IT requests such as Laptops, Access and USB's.
    • Coordinate any new starters with start up.
    • Support Project Director and Manager as required.
    • Assist with RFQTS development and support.
    • Assist with the management and requesting of days for Reserve personnel.
    • Work with BCOG personnel to assist in general duties as required.

Experience/Skills Sought

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following skills:
  • a mature professional approach to tasking and possess an outcome focussed attitude.
  • experience in writing Minutes conforming to Defence writing standards.
  • ability to communicate with a range of engineering and technical stakeholders.
  • a high level of competence and experience in using Microsoft Office applications.

About you:
  • An experience project support officer who is looking to develop their career in a prominent professional services business.
  • PMP or Prince2 certification.
  • Experience working in a high performing project team managing and delivering project outcomes.
  • Experience and understanding of the Defence Capability Life Cycle.
  • Experience in building trusted & valued relationships with project team members, customers & partners.

What we offer:
  • A diverse and challenging work environment.
  • A growing business where opportunities are great.
  • A great team where you are empowered to lead.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Access to monthly Professional Development Sessions (including specialist forums).

Security:

Candidates must be Australian citizens with a minimum NV1 security clearance. Applicants residing outside of Australia or non-citizens will not be considered.

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