Project Officer

APC Technology; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

APC Technology is seeking a highly organised Project Officer to join our PMO, supporting initiatives across Defence, mining, transport and industrial sectors. You will help coordinate activities, track milestones and maintain documentation to keep projects on schedule.

Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and customers, you will manage risks, prepare dashboards and drive timely actions to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, PMO support, or project administration.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining schedules, registers, reports and project documentation.
• Experience supporting project budgets, procurement activities or cost tracking.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and business management systems.
• Understanding of risk management, change control and project governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities from project kick-off through to completion
• Track schedules, milestones, deliverables and critical actions
• Work closely with engineers, project managers and production teams to keep projects progressing
• Support customer communications, reporting and project reviews
• Manage project documentation, records and governance requirements
• Monitor project risks, issues, changes and customer actions
• Coordinate procurement activities and supplier interactions
• Prepare project dashboards, status updates and performance reporting
• Organise meetings, capture key decisions and drive action follow-up
• Identify potential roadblocks and help find practical solutions before they become problems

Skills

Project coordination

PMO support

Project administration

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Risk management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Document control systems

Job description

Help deliver technology that performs when it matters most

At APC Technology, we want to give a shout-out to prospective Project Officers looking for more than a standard project support role. We are an energetic, diverse and growing company delivering technology that matters for some of the best clients across Defence, mining, transport and critical industrial sectors.

For decades, we have designed, manufactured and delivered rugged electronic and embedded technology solutions for Defence, mining, transport and critical industrial applications. Behind every successful project is a team that ensures schedules stay on track, risks are managed, customers are informed and commitments are delivered.

We are seeking a highly organised Project Officer to join our PMO — someone who enjoys variety, wants the opportunity to do something different every day, and is excited to support meaningful outcomes for an exceptional range of customers.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on coordination, enjoys bringing structure to complex projects and takes pride in ensuring the details are managed effectively. Working closely with our Program Manager, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales and customers, you will play a critical role in supporting projects from initiation through to completion.

What you will be doing

Every day is different. Depending on the project, you may:

Coordinate project activities from project kick-off through to completion

Track schedules, milestones, deliverables and critical actions

Work closely with engineers, project managers and production teams to keep projects progressing

Support customer communications, reporting and project reviews

Manage project documentation, records and governance requirements

Monitor project risks, issues, changes and customer actions

Coordinate procurement activities and supplier interactions

Prepare project dashboards, status updates and performance reporting

Organise meetings, capture key decisions and drive action follow-up

Identify potential roadblocks and help find practical solutions before they become problems

About You

You enjoy being the person who keeps things organised, follows through on commitments and ensures projects continue moving forward.

You are naturally proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working across multiple priorities at once. You enjoy working with technical teams and can confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels to obtain information, track actions and solve problems.

You bring:

Experience in project coordination, PMO support, project administration or a similar role

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Experience maintaining schedules, registers, reports and project documentation

Experience supporting project budgets, procurement activities or cost tracking

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience using Microsoft Office and business management systems

An understanding of risk management, change control and project governance processes

You'll stand out if you:

Have worked in engineering, manufacturing, defence, construction, industrial or technical environments

Have experience supporting customer-facing projects

Are confident managing competing priorities and deadlines

Enjoy problem-solving and identifying process improvements

Have experience with ERP, project management or document control systems

Why APC Technology?

Be Involved in Real Projects: You'll be part of projects that move from idea to reality, working alongside technical experts and seeing first-hand how products are developed, manufactured and delivered.

Variety and Challenge: No two projects are the same. You'll work across multiple customers, industries and technologies, gaining valuable experience that few project support roles can offer.

Work Across the Entire Business: Collaborate daily with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales and leadership teams, giving you broad exposure to how a successful technology business operates.

Grow Your Career: Whether your ambition is to become a Project Manager, Program Manager or PMO specialist, this role provides the opportunity to build practical experience across the full project lifecycle.

Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to project success, customer satisfaction and business performance. You'll be trusted to take ownership, drive actions and help deliver outcomes that matter.

Eligibility & Security

Successful applicants must be an Australian Citizen

Eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance

Diversity & Inclusion

APC Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Join a South Australian success story with a long history of delivering high-reliability technology solutions to critical industries.