Project Support Officer

Ongoing or Non-ongoing (12-month opportunity)
- APS 5 - $86,755 - $95,479 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura and Wodonga

**Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future**
**generations.**

**We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to**
**respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access**
**to water for First Nations people.**

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership
with Basin governments, manages the Murray-Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest.
With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray-Darling
Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The
Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from
over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water
carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

**The Position**

The Project Support Officer works within the Basin Plan Review Program Management Office (BPR PMO)
to support all secretariat, finance, procurement, coordination, and business communications activities for
the program.

The Project Support Officer is responsible for supporting the BPR PMO project management team by
handling administrative tasks, coordinating project activities, and ensuring the effective execution of
Basin Plan Review projects. This role is key to maintaining project documentation, communication, and
general project and program organisation.

**Your key responsibilities in this role are to**:
1. Project Administration, Documentation and Reporting:

- Maintain and update project documents, records, and files.
- Prepare and distribute project reports (status updates, progress reports, etc.).
- Track project deliverables, timelines, and milestones.
- Assist in preparing presentations, meeting minutes, and project-related correspondence.
- Perform general administrative tasks such as document control, filing, and data entry.

2. Project Coordination:

- Schedule and organise project meetings, including coordination with stakeholders and

team members.
- Support the project team with the preparation of project plans, proposals, and budgets.
- Assist in resource planning and allocation.

3. Risk and Issue Tracking:

- Support maintenance of the project risk and issue log.
- Ensure timely identification and documentation of risks and issues.
- Assist in the coordination of risk mitigation activities.

4. Project Communication:

- Act as the point of contact for project-related queries and communication.
- Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure project team members are informed of important updates and changes.

5. Tools and Software Management:

- Manage and maintain project management tools, ensuring data is accurate and up to

date.
- Provide technical support to the project team for project management software and

tools.
- Project management qualification desirable but not essential.
- Experience in project administration or coordination roles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to handle complex tasks.

**What we offer you**
- You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
- At the MDBA you will undertake a variety of interesting and challenging work.
- Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
- Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
- Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
- Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
- Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
- Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
- A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
- Opportunities for professional development, and career progression