Project Support Officer - LC4S

KBR Careers; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development

Job summary

KBR is seeking a proactive Project Support Officer to join the LAND 4140 Battle Management System program in Canberra. You will support the Integration stream, coordinating governance, scheduling and reporting across Defence stakeholders and suppliers.

The role requires experience in Defence or Government settings, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality. NV1 clearance and flexible, professional development are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex Defence or Government environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for reports/briefings.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain quality.
• Continuous improvement mindset and professional development.
• Experience delivering projects across schedule, cost, quality and risk.
• Experience in a PMO or project delivery team.
• Knowledge of PMBoK, PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent.
• Understanding of One Defence Capability System.

Responsibilities

• Support project leadership with presentations, reports, briefs and executive submissions.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using MS Project.
• Assist governance activities including board reporting.
• Establish business processes for effective delivery and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with Defence stakeholders, suppliers and system integrator.
• Monitor activities and assist with risks, issues and dependencies.
• Conduct quality assurance and ensure compliance with standards.
• Contribute to planning and coordination across the integration workstream.
• Support delivery within agreed timeframes, budgets and quality.
• Provide leadership across small multidisciplinary teams when needed.

Skills

Defence environment

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Prioritisation

Continuous improvement

Project delivery

PMO experience

PMBoK/PRINCE2/Agile

One Defence Capability System

NV1 Defence Security Clearance

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Support Officer - LC4S 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 is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value‑added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

At KBR, We Deliver. Think.KBR.com 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.

Learn more about KBR in Australia 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 of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity:

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Project Support Officer to join the LAND 4140 Battle Management System (BMS) program, one of the Australian Army's highest-priority capability projects. LAND 4140 is delivering next-generation command and control capabilities that will transform how the Joint Land Force operates. Through the enhancement of situational awareness, targeting capabilities, and decision‑making systems, this critical program will enable Defence personnel to make faster, safer, and better‑informed decisions in complex operational environments. As a Project Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the BMS Integration Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager in delivering the integration stream of the program. This role offers broad exposure across project management, governance, stakeholder engagement, reporting, scheduling, and Defence capability delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Support project leadership through the preparation of presentations, reports, briefs, correspondence, and executive submissions.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and tracking activities using MS Project.
• Assist with project governance activities, including board and committee reporting.
• Establish and maintain business processes that support effective project delivery and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with Defence stakeholders, suppliers, and the system integrator to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Monitor project activities and support the management of risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Conduct quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with project standards and requirements.
• Contribute to planning, coordination, and execution activities across the integration workstream.
• Support work package delivery within agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Provide leadership and coordination across small multidisciplinary teams when required.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Experience working in complex Defence or Government environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high‑quality reports and briefing materials.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality outcomes.
• A continuous improvement mindset and commitment to professional development.
• Experience supporting project delivery across schedule, cost, quality, and risk considerations.
• Experience within a CASG, NSSG, GWEO, or other Defence acquisition project environment.
• Previous experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) or project/program delivery team.
• Understanding of project delivery methodologies such as PMBoK, PRINCE2, Agile, or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of the One Defence Capability System (formerly Capability Life Cycle).

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 Clearance or above should apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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

ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

At KBR, We Deliver.