Project Support Officer

KBR, Inc.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary (including annual)

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and discounted私

Career development: Online learning,;

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Australia is seeking a Project Support Officer to play a pivotal role in planning, organising and coordinating small projects within complex programs for Defence customers.

You will work with senior leaders, project managers and stakeholders to keep initiatives moving, while adhering to company policies and governance. The role offers a pathway to develop core project management skills, with exposure to cross-functional teams, client liaison, and formal correspondence, under

Qualifications

• Qualifications in engineering or project management.
• Minimum of 2 years of related project management experience.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, organisation, and coordination.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client and team engagement.
• Knowledge of Project governance, standards and best practices.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Experience drafting and managing formal correspondence between organisations/stakeholder

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, timelines and resource requirements.
• Oversee the execution of project plans, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Monitor and control project activities to meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to understand their requirements and expectations.
• Provide updates on project progress, address client concerns, and ensure overall client satisfaction.
• Foster positive relationships with clients through effective communication and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among team members to enhance overall project efficiency.
• Ensure projects comply with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, reports, and other relevant records.
• Support Project managers to write correspondence to external stakeholders/suppliers and track status of responses.

Skills

PM planning & coordination

Client communication

Governance knowledge

Tools & software

Stakeholder correspondence

Education

Engineering or PM qualification

Tools

PM software

Job description

At KBR – We do things that matter.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Title

Project Support Officer

The Opportunity

KBR has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Project Support Officer. In this role, you'll be at the heart of project delivery, working with senior leaders, project managers, stakeholders and Defence customers to keep complex programs moving forward. Every day will bring new challenges, opportunities to learn, and the chance to make a genuine impact.

In the role you will be overseeing all phases of planning and execution on small projects or may be tasked with managing specific segment of a larger project. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in planning, organising, coordinating, and controlling small projects in adherence to established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Oversee the execution of project plans, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Monitor and control project activities to meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to understand their requirements and expectations.
• Provide updates on project progress, address client concerns, and ensure overall client satisfaction.
• Foster positive relationships with clients through effective communication and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among team members to enhance overall project efficiency.
• Ensure projects comply with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, reports, and other relevant records.
• Support Project managers to write correspondence to external stakeholders/suppliers and track status of responses.

As The Ideal Candidate You Will Bring

• Qualifications in engineering or project management
• Minimum of 2 years of related project management experience
• Strong project management skills, including planning, organisation, and coordination.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client and team engagement.
• Knowledge of Project governance, standards and best practices.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Experience drafting and managing formal correspondence between organisations/stakeholder

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

What We Will Offer You

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received; therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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