Defence Project Officer - Strategic Delivery Lead

Australian Department of Defence; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDCP (Building Defence Capability Pay)

Superannuation up to 15.4%

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence is recruiting multiple APS 6 Project Officer roles in the Capability Delivery Branch, Melbourne VIC. You will provide project management and governance support with a high degree of autonomy across a diverse portfolio of programs and projects.

You will contribute to planning, financial management, risk management, reporting and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance with Defence policies. BDCP remuneration applies with up to 15.4% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience applying project management methodologies and governance.
• Ability to develop briefs, submissions and committee papers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support project delivery activities per PM methodologies and governance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, plans, registers, reports and documentation.
• Provide governance support, including briefs, submissions, reports and committee papers.
• Monitor project performance and manage risks, issues and mitigations.
• Support procurement, financial and administrative activities.
• Monitor budgets, forecast requirements and prepare financial reporting.
• Build relationships with Defence, industry and government stakeholders.
• Research and advise on project management, governance and business matters.
• Ensure compliance with Defence policies and security obligations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Australian Department of Defence is recruiting multiple APS 6 Project Officer roles in the Capability Delivery Branch, Melbourne VIC. You will provide project management and governance support with a high degree of autonomy across a diverse portfolio of programs and projects.

You will contribute to planning, financial management, risk management, reporting and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance with Defence policies. BDCP remuneration applies with up to 15.4% superannuation.