Role: Project Support OfficerContract Length: 12-months (+ 12-month extension)Location: Canberra, ACTStart: ASAP

Position OverviewAs a Project Support Officer (PSO), you will play a key role in supporting Team Leads and Project Managers to drive successful outcomes across our technical projects. Working independently and under general direction, you'll contribute to the smooth delivery of projects through effective administration, procurement, and financial support. This role requires proactive management of project artefacts, risk registers, and stakeholder matrices to ensure streamlined operations and project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update program and project risk registers, including organizing and facilitating project risk workshops.
• Ensure project documentation is organized and audit-ready, maintaining document libraries and tracking final deliverables.
• Implement and support stakeholder communication plans, enhancing collaboration and customer relationships.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including schedule management, monthly reporting, and resource planning.
• Deliver general project support services, including records management, secretariat support, and complex administrative tasks within the program office.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Strong administration and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven experience in supporting complex ICT projects, ideally in a technical or Defence context.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, with the ability to use and recommend project control solutions.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with procurement and finance processes, especially within a Defence or government setting.
• Project management certification (e.g., Prince2, Agile) is an advantage.

If this sounds like YOU, please APPLY today!