Project Support Officer

Ariszincgroup; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariszincgroup in ACT is seeking a Project Support Officer to join a high‑performing project team, reporting to the Project Manager. The role requires NV1 clearance, Australian Defence context, and the ability to draft briefs, reports and correspondence.

You will manage tasks aligned with project objectives, build trusted relationships with customers and partners, and use Microsoft Office to support planning, monitoring and communication across the Defence program.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high performing project team and delivering outcomes.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with project members, customers and partners.
• High competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• Manages tasks aligned with project objectives and communicates outcomes.
• Experience in a Defence environment.
• Experience drafting briefs, correspondence and reports.
• Recognised project management qualification (AIPM) and knowledge of PMBOK/PMMv2.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder relationships

MS Office

Task management

Defence environment experience

Briefing/report drafting

PMBOK/PMMv2 understanding

AIPM qualification

Education

PM professional qualification (AIPM)

Job description

Job Title - Project Support Officer

Job Id

• Security Clearance: NV1 Clearance
• Length of Contract: 8 months
• Closing date: 29/09/2026
• Location: ACT

Skills, qualifications and experience required

• The Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
• Experience working in a high performing project team managing and contributing to project outcomes.
• Experience in building trusted & valued relationships with project team members, customers & partners.
• A high level of competence and experience in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Managing work tasks that align with the project's strategic objectives and communicate expected outcomes.
• Experience working in a Defence environment.
• Experience in drafting and preparing briefs, correspondence and reports.
• Recognised project management professional qualification (e.g. Australian Institute of Project Managers (AIPM ; and Understanding of the content of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and its application the Defence project management environment and Project Management Methodology (PMMv2).

SFIA Skills Sought

The definition, tailoring, implementation, assessment, measurement, automation and improvement of methods and tools to support planning, development, testing, operation, management and maintenance of systems. Ensuring methods and tools are adopted and used effectively throughout the organisation.

METL Level 3

Provides support on the use of existing methods and tools. Configures methods and tools within a known context. Creates and updates the documentation of methods and tools.

"We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS."