Project Support Officer

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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.

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The Opportunity:

As a Project Support Officer at KBR, you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of complex high profile Defence projects through high-level administrative and operational assistance. You will work alongside multidisciplinary project teams and key stakeholders, ensuring the seamless execution of project activities in accordance with Defence standards, frameworks and tight timelines.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will span scheduling, coordination, stakeholder liaison, and documentation support—requiring a proactive, detail-focused approach. Your minute-taking will need to be precise, professional and efficient, as you'll be responsible for capturing key actions and decisions across high-level project and stakeholder meetings and discussions. Additionally, proficiency with Objective is essential, as you will be required to manage and maintain documentation and records in compliance with Defence document control protocols.

Defence experience is a must, and your understanding of Defence environments, procedures, and stakeholder expectations will ensure your success in this role. You'll be instrumental in supporting compliance, tracking project progress, and ensuring smooth communication flows across teams and partners.

Responsibilities:

• Support and execute project operations and activities
• Support the planning, budgeting, organisation and control of projects
• Meet project scope, schedule and budget plans
• Assist in workforce planning in support of current projects and/or assigned proposal capture activities
• Customer and stakeholder engagement
• Build and maintain relationships at all levels
• Act with a degree of autonomy and personal accountability for team outcomes
• Attend relevant customer meetings as required
• Foster a positive work environment that is professional, dynamic and innovative
• Provide consultancy support as required
• Report on project status
• Ensure a safe working environment

Essentials:

• Project support or professional consulting experience
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• NV1 Security clearance or higher
• Role is Canberra Based.

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

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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). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies:KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes, or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.