Project & Costing Support Services

Kinexus; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary continuation insurance

Professional certification bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Project and Product Support Officer to join the Collaborative and Autonomous Systems Project Office (CASPO) to support AIR6015 Air Autonomous Platforms and the MQ-28 Ghost Bat capability. The role involves governance, financial management, and proactive stakeholder coordination in Amberley, QLD, with some flex to work from home on Fridays.

Active NV1 clearance is required. The role necessitates collaboration with Commonwealth personnel and industry partners to

Qualifications

• Effective support to project, product and governance activities.
• Timely and accurate preparation of project documentation, governance artefacts and reporting products.
• Achievement of project and product milestones through proactive coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Delivery of financial and commercial support activities in accordance with Defence policies and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainment and support system cost information for capability planning.
• Improve visibility of project performance, risks, finances and governance obligations.
• Collaborate with Commonwealth personnel and industry partners to build relationships.
• Engage stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues and support project outcomes.
• Provide timely advice and coordination to project and product leadership.
• Support contract administration, PO management, invoicing, budgeting and procurement tasks.

Skills

Project coordination

Governance reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Finance support

Contract administration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

IPMP

Job description

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Role Description:

We’re looking for an experienced Project and Product Support Officer to join a high-performing team within the Collaborative and Autonomous Systems Project Office (CASPO) supporting the delivery of project AIR6015 Air Autonomous Collaborative Platforms and the MQ-28 Ghost Bat capability.

Essential Requirements:

• Effective support to project, product and governance activities.
• Timely and accurate preparation of project documentation, governance artefacts and reporting products.
• Achievement of project and product milestones through proactive coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Delivery of financial and commercial support activities in accordance with Defence policies and governance requirements.
• Development and maintenance of sustainment and support system cost information to inform future capability planning.
• Improved visibility of project performance, risks, financial status and governance obligations.
• Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives across CASPO.
• Effective collaboration with Commonwealth personnel and industry partners.
• Build and sustain productive relationships with project teams, industry partners, capability managers and support organisations.
• Engage stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues and support delivery of project outcomes.
• Provide timely advice and coordination support to project and product leadership.
• Support commercial and financial management activities including contract administration, purchase order management, invoice processing, budget monitoring, financial reporting and procurement activities.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting and cost estimate development activities for approved and unapproved project scope.
• Assist with the development, maintenance and coordination of project and product documentation, including Integrated Project Management Plans (IPMP), schedules, briefs, governance papers and reporting products.
• Support the development of product management, support system and sustainment planning artefacts to inform future capability transitions and life‑of‑type management activities.
• Support the preparation and progression of submissions, reviews and committee activities in accordance with Defence Capability System (DCS) requirements.
• Undertake project reporting using applicable Defence management systems and tools.
• Assist with the identification, management and reporting of risks, issues, opportunities and dependencies.
• Support Fundamental Input to Capability (FIC) integration activities through stakeholder engagement and coordination.

Desirable Requirements:

• Timely delivery of tasks from ACS Branch.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Demonstrated Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to prioritise and adapt to changing work demand.
• Effective engagement of stakeholders and subject matter experts to facilitate outcomes (e.g. communicating effectively with areas of expertise).
• Demonstrated understanding of SPO business.
• Requires in‑location support – Amberley and Brisbane CBD (occasionally).
• Travel may be required to support project activities.
• Working knowledge of Defence governance, program management or commercial processes. Compliant and responsive to CASG 2.0, ERP, and DSR requirements.

Required Security Clearance Level:

Active NV1 Clearance.

Location:

Amberley QLD. CASPO.

Weekly Hours:

Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week, with options for work from home on Friday's - depending on task requirements.

What’s in it for me?

• Flexibility – Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• Inclusion – A workplace where you can bring your whole self to work.
• Benefits & Rewards – Additional super, flexible leave, salary continuation insurance, professional certification bonuses, and employee discounts.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a trusted partner in national security, delivering critical capabilities across air, land, maritime, cyber, space, and digital domains. With a strong national presence and a commitment to innovation, safety, and quality, we offer a dynamic and rewarding environment for engineering professionals.

Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson,***************@global.amentum.com.

Additional information

• Support the delivery of the innovative MQ-28 Ghost Bat Defence capability.
• Broad project, governance, financial and stakeholder engagement responsibilities
• Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance required.