Project Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia QinetiQ Full time

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company that employs over 8,500 people in more than 50 locations worldwide. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services, and creative technology-based products to help solve their most challenging problems.

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding, and respected place to work and learn. Globally, QinetiQ has four sectors, one of which is the 'Australia Sector'. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries: Australia, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

We seek expressions of interest from talented individuals for roles available now and in the future. If a rewarding career with a supportive employer appeals to you, please register your interest by applying online. If a suitable opportunity doesn't present itself immediately, we'll be happy to keep your details on file for future consideration.

Project Support Specialist

Multiple opportunities are available to join our Major Service Provider (MSP) business, based in Melbourne, within Project Support and Management roles. You will have strong communication skills and a passion for learning, and you will be given the opportunity to train and develop your skillsets with experienced mentors to transition into this role within the Defence Force sector.

As a Project Support Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparation of correspondence, briefings, submissions, reports, and returns
  • Coordination and scheduling of project activities
  • Working closely with external stakeholders to minimize impact to the project delivery schedule
  • Technical, operational, professional, and administrative activities
  • Procedures, practices, and project management methodologies
  • Analysis of project performance against agreed plans and project outcomes
  • Analysis of project plans and artefacts to ensure compliance with legislative, policy, and regulatory frameworks

To be successful in the position of Project Support Specialist, you will need to bring with you:

  • Previous experience in a project environment
  • Relevant qualifications in Project Management or a related discipline
  • The ability to build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders and effective communication skills
  • A passion for learning and the ability to prioritize and multi-task while working independently or in a team
  • Strong attention to detail along with demonstrated planning and organizational skills

Due to the nature of these roles, applicants must be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.

MSP

Our MSP (Major Service Provider) Division is part of a consortium of independent, technical partners, which include Nova Systems and PwC; supported by a range of specialist SMEs. We share and support Defence's commitment to growing and improving Australia's military capability. We do this by delivering large, long-term, integrated work packages across the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG).

In doing so, we work closely with both uniformed and public service staff to help plan the acquisition and support of advanced military systems and equipment through the provision of rigorous analysis, advice, and assurance; we relish solving the unique and challenging problems this work entails.

By joining us, you could be working on any of the following work packages: Communication Systems Branch, Explosive Materiel Branch (EMB), Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare Branch (ISREW), Aerospace Surveillance and Response Branch (ASR), Air Training and Aviation Common System Program Office (ATACSPO), Land Services Division (LSD).

Whilst expressions of interest must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Narica Chappel, Talent Acquisition Specialist via email; nchappel@qinetiq.com.au

Life at QinetiQ

Our people and our culture make QinetiQ a great place to work. We value integrity, collaboration, and performance.

QinetiQ is a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice, Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women, and past winner of the Defence Teaming Centre Employer of Choice Awards.

We look after our people and are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the market. We celebrate our differences and incorporate diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our salary and benefits package is designed to make sure we support our diverse group of employees through the different stages of their life and careers.

Some of our benefits include:

  • Annual professional development allocation and study leave
  • Flexible working options that suit you
  • Leave purchase scheme to balance what's important to you
  • Loyalty leave, earn extra days of annual leave up to an additional 10 days per year
  • Performance bonus awards for individual and company success
  • Salary continuance Insurance, protecting you financially during times of ill health
  • Cultural or Religious day of significance leave to observe days of significance to you
  • Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum qualifying period
  • Dress for your day, no formal dress code just wear what feels good and suits your day
  • Give back with an annual volunteering day
  • Save money with our travel club and discounted health insurance options
  • Be supported with employee assistance services and family violence leave

A full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here: #LI-NC1

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever-changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage, we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute, and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Gender Equality Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.



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