APS6 Project Support Officer - Policy & Delivery Lead

Department of Defence; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence is seeking an APS 6 Project Support Officer to provide complex project support under broad direction, applying policy, legislation and Defence requirements to deliver outcomes.

You will manage schedules and budgets, produce artefacts and reports, exercise initiative to improve delivery, coach team members, liaise with stakeholders, and contribute to strategic planning and policy development while maintaining professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience applying project management practices and methodologies.
• Ability to work within established processes while seeking improvements.
• Diverse background including non-Defence experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage project schedules and timelines.
• Oversee budgets, financial reporting and artefacts delivery.
• Provide detailed project technical, professional and policy advice.
• Identify, track and resolve project issues and risks.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand needs and expectations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advice

Team coaching

Budgeting

Scheduling

Job description

The Department of Defence is seeking an APS 6 Project Support Officer to provide complex project support under broad direction, applying policy, legislation and Defence requirements to deliver outcomes.

You will manage schedules and budgets, produce artefacts and reports, exercise initiative to improve delivery, coach team members, liaise with stakeholders, and contribute to strategic planning and policy development while maintaining professional development.