Defence Program Support Officer: Naval Sustainment

Downer; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reservist Leave (up to 20 days)

Perks@Downer discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Downer Professional Services in Canberra is seeking a Program Support Officer to sustain and upgrade complex defence systems. You will work with Defence, Navy and industry partners to govern records, manage action registers, and support sustainment activities, ensuring capability remains available and compliant.

You will contribute to risk reviews, ILS, configuration management, and program reporting, coordinating stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, government, engineering, logistics, or program support environments.
• Understanding of risk management principles and project governance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Experience with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), configuration management, or sustainment activities is desirable.
• Familiarity with Defence maritime programs, Aegis Combat Systems, or acquisition projects will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Sustainment & Acquisition Support: Support Combat System sustainment, maintenance, capability upgrades, and transition activities.
• Assist with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), configuration management, and obsolescence management.
• Maintain technical documentation, logistics records, and configuration data.
• Contribute to risk reviews, mitigation planning, and program reporting.
• Support sustainment performance, acquisition activities, and supply chain management.
• Assist with whole-of-ship defect resolution and capability improvement initiatives.
• Risk & Program Management: Contribute to risk reviews, mitigation planning, and program reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with Defence, Navy, industry, and international stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, briefings, risk assessments, and sustainment updates.

Job description

Downer Professional Services in Canberra is seeking a Program Support Officer to sustain and upgrade complex defence systems. You will work with Defence, Navy and industry partners to govern records, manage action registers, and support sustainment activities, ensuring capability remains available and compliant.

You will contribute to risk reviews, ILS, configuration management, and program reporting, coordinating stakeholders to deliver outcomes.