Security-Cleared Project Officer – Canberra

Iag Defence And National Security; Canberra; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) seeks experienced Project Officers to join a national security program in Canberra. This APS5-equivalent role supports administrative and technical project activities under a Project Manager, with limited remote work depending on the team.

Successful candidates must complete ASD's Organisation Suitability Assessment (OSA) and hold DISP membership; onsite work is typical with a 12-month engagement and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Must complete ASD's Organisation Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to commencement.
• APS5-equivalent experience level.
• Experience supporting the use of existing project methods and tools, including configuring and documenting them within a known context.
• Experience supporting project or programme control boards, project assurance teams and quality review activities.
• Experience using project control solutions for planning, scheduling and tracking projects.
• Experience defining, documenting and executing small projects or sub-projects, applying appropriate project management methods and tools.
• Ability to agree project approach with stakeholders and prepare realistic project plans, including scope, schedule, quality, risk and communication plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparations for project test, evaluation and acceptance programs
• Apply project management methodologies to administrative and technical activities
• Research, draft and prepare briefs, correspondence and reports, including submissions for committee consideration
• Maintain project financial records under the limited supervision of the Project Manager
• Support programme or project control boards, project assurance teams and quality review meetings
• Use and recommend project control solutions for planning, scheduling and tracking projects
• Set up and provide guidance on project management software, procedures, processes, tools and techniques
• Define, document and execute small projects or sub-projects, working alone or within a small team
• Identify, assess and manage project risks effectively, monitoring costs, time, quality and resources against agreed tolerances

Skills

OSA clearance

APS5-equivalent experience

Project control tools

Stakeholder alignment

Documentation

Budget & scheduling

Job description

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) seeks experienced Project Officers to join a national security program in Canberra. This APS5-equivalent role supports administrative and technical project activities under a Project Manager, with limited remote work depending on the team.

Successful candidates must complete ASD's Organisation Suitability Assessment (OSA) and hold DISP membership; onsite work is typical with a 12-month engagement and potential extension.