Defence Project Coordinator & Governance Officer

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT is seeking an APS 5 Project Support Officer (Fundamental Inputs to Capability). The role provides high-quality project coordination and administrative support to ensure successful delivery of organisational projects and programs.

You will work with limited supervision, supporting governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The appointment requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects and administrative tasks in a government or large organisation.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and provide administrative support to ensure delivery of programs.
• Support governance, reporting, risk and issue management, and maintain project documentation.
• Assist in requirements development and preparation of decision-support documentation.

Skills

Independent work

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Policy interpretation

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT is seeking an APS 5 Project Support Officer (Fundamental Inputs to Capability). The role provides high-quality project coordination and administrative support to ensure successful delivery of organisational projects and programs.

You will work with limited supervision, supporting governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The appointment requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing