Project Support Specialist

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

The Role
Specialist Ships branch, within Defence Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG), is seeking professional and motivated Project Support Officers to provide ongoing support to the Commonwealth Governments continuous naval shipbuilding projects.

The Project Support Officers are members of a multi-functional team, which provides shared business and project management functions that support a range of critical maritime Projects.
The Project Support Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve moderately complex procedural, operational, business and project support work within an integrated environment. You will interpret and provide advice to our stakeholders within the project management support function based on legislation.

Critical to the success of the branch, these positions require someone who is proactive; has the skills and experience in a project environment; a keen eye in attention to detail; effective communication and writing skills; the ability to multi-task; and deliver against tight deadlines.

We are looking for a collaborator who will be able to understand the needs of our stakeholders and produce outcomes and results according to their requirements. The successful candidate will be provided with the necessary mentoring and training with opportunities for career development and growth.

About our Team
Specialist Ships branch, under the Patrol Boats and Specialist Ships Division, is an exciting and complex environment, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within NSSG. We work across both Acquisition and delivery of Specialist and Minor war vessels to the Navy. You will enjoy Australian Public Service conditions, which include an attractive salary package and flexible, family-friendly working arrangements.

Our staff have access to flexible working hours with opportunities for part-time and home-based work. Defence provides employees with the option to undertake further studies, training and a superannuation contribution of 15.4 per cent, higher than most industries, with the opportunity for you to make additional personal contributions. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff, and welcome interested candidates to apply.

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Do you enjoy working with a diverse range of people?
  • Are you interested in joining a great workplace in a challenging and rewarding role?
  • Do you have experience in an Administrative environment? Specialist Ships is seeking applicants with knowledge of Project Support who have an interest in producing high quality work and seek to continually improve and broaden their skills.

Key Attributes and Experience
We are looking for a candidate who has the following attributes and experience:

  • Demonstrated ability to establish clear plans and timeframes and be able to respond positively to change and uncertainty.
  • An innovative and adaptive thinker, who will take accountability while taking a risk based and flexible approach to delivering outcomes.
  • A confident communicator, who is collaborative, agile and can effectively manage within an integrated team environment.
  • A competent Project Support Officer who can contribute provide support to the branch under broad direction.


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