Project Support Officer - Cost

APD Global; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talent development

Prestigious location

Transit access

Monthly drinks

Training fund

Supportive culture

Job summary

APD Global in Perth is seeking a Project Support Officer to join our Telco Team. The role provides general administrative, project and cost support, based in our Perth CBD office. You will help with documentation, invoicing, scheduling, and continuous improvement of admin processes.

The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Prior project support experience is preferred, and you will work both independently and as part of a

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to learn and grow in project administration.
• Professional handling of confidential documents and estimates.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Prior experience in a project support role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and administrative support to the project team and department leaders.
• Assist with cost, planning and scheduling of project tasks, milestones and deadlines.
• Create and maintain project documentation including setup, contracts, variations & correspondence.
• Keep all project documents organised, accessible and up to date.
• Monitor progress and report key metrics to the project team and leaders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project administration systems.
• Assist with milestone invoicing and other ad hoc tasks for successful delivery.

Skills

Project support

Cost control

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join APD Global and help power the future of Australia.

We’re hiring a key role within our Projects Team at APD Global:

This role will suit someone with Project Support experience who is looking to grow their career within Project Administration/Cost Control.

About APD Global

At APD, we deliver engineering and design solutions to power utilities, electricity generation developers, and the mining and resources sectors across Australia and New Zealand. Our team of over 400 professionals operates from 15 offices throughout the APAC region.

Our services encompass extra high voltage transmission grids, power distribution networks, and consumer-end electric supply facilities. We also offer customised, integrated solutions for protection system design, automation, control and communication, all tailored to our clients' needs.

About your new role

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an energetic and motivated Project Support Officer to join our expanding Telco Team. This role will provide general administrative, project and cost support and will be based in our Perth Office located in the CBD. Your role will cover the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project and administrative support to the project team and department leaders.
• Assist with the cost, planning and scheduling project tasks, milestones and deadlines.
• Create and maintain project documentation including project set up, contracts, variations orders, internal and external correspondence & technical documentation.
• Ensure all project related documentation is organised, easily accessible and up to date.
• Monitor project progress and report key metrics to the project team and department leaders.
• Take an active role in the continuous improvement and innovation of project administration systems and processes.
• Assist with project milestone invoicing.
• Assist with other ad hoc tasks as required for successful delivery of the project.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Robust communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
• Professionalism in handling confidential documentation and estimates.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience in a project support role is preferred.

What We Offer

• We invest and nurture your talent, enabling you to succeed and achieve your full potential.
• Prestigious location with an office view that looks over the swan river.
• Offices are close to public transport, car parks, coffee shops and shopping.
• Monthly office drinks.
• Training fund access.
• Supportive and fun office/team culture.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a medical assessment and provide a police clearance.

APD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage and support our employees to bring their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create exceptional outcomes.