Project Support Officer

**Requisition ID**:R10153838**:

- ** Category**: Administrative Services
- ** Location**: Edinburgh Parks, South Australia, Australia | Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia+ 1 more
- ** Citizenship required**: Australia Citizenship
- ** Clearance Type**: Secret (NV1)
- ** Telecommute**: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
- ** Travel Required**: Yes, 25% of the Time
- ** Relocation Assistance**: Relocation assistance may be available
- ** Positions Available**: 1

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. With strong local management, sound investment and a fresh approach, we’re on an exciting trajectory and building unique capability. Leveraging the kind of leading edge US capabilities and technology most can only imagine, our close-knit 800 strong team is busy delivering World-leading solutions to safeguard Australia’s future. And, together, we’re growing a business where everyone contributes and everyone matters.

Northrop Grumman's **MQ-4C Triton** Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions. The aircraft can fly for more than 24 hours at a time, at an altitude above 55,000 feet and an operational range of 8,200 nautical miles. Australia is a cooperative program partner in the Triton program which consists of the US Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Northrop Grumman.

**Your Role**

As our **Project Support Officer** for the Triton Program, each day is an opportunity to contribute significantly to our project's success. You'll be responsible for organising and maintaining crucial project documentation, making it clear and accessible for all team members. Handling meeting coordination, you'll set the stage for effective discussions and strategic planning. Your expertise in developing project plans and schedules will be essential in keeping us on course and aligned with the program’s strategic objectives.

Your role goes beyond routine tasks. You'll proactively identify and manage project risks and issues, ensuring we're always prepared for the unforeseen. Clear and effective communication is key in your role - you're the vital link between our team and stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration. Managing resources, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance are also part of your responsibilities. In this role, you’ll do more than follow processes; you’ll be instrumental in propelling our project towards its goals, making a direct impact under the leadership of the Deputy Program Manager.

**As this role is supporting the program across multiple sites, we are open to considering the Project Support Officer being based in Tindal, Northern Territory or Edinburgh, South Australia.**

**About You**

Furthermore, your capability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance is essential. This role is an opportunity for someone who is not just looking for a job but a chance to be a key player in a vital, fast-paced project.

**What we Offer**:
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
- Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
- Options for flexible & hybrid work including 9 day fortnight
- Purchased annual leave
- Salary packaging including novated car leases
- Generous paid parental leave
- Volunteer Leave
- Health & Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program

**Everyone Matters**

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, police checks and employment screening verification.