Project Support Officer

22 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia KBR Full time

**Title**:
Project Support Officer

**About KBR**:
We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers.

From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

**The Opportunity**:
As a **Project Support Officer** in KBR, you will assist in the delivery of critical defence projects by providing administrative and operational support. This role involves working closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of project activities. You will play an essential part in maintaining compliance, tracking progress, and supporting the team with various day-to-day project requirements.

**This is a full-time permanent position, and can be based in either Melbourne or Canberra.**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support the planning, scheduling, and coordination of project activities to ensure timely delivery.
- Maintain and update project documentation, including plans, reports, and registers.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication and project progress.
- Provide administrative assistance to project managers, including meeting scheduling, minute-taking, and correspondence management.
- Monitor project risks and issues, assisting in the implementation of mitigation strategies.
- Support the monitoring of project budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting.
- Ensure adherence to relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with procurement, inventory management, and logistics for project-related activities.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery.

**Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge**:
**Essential**:

- Proven experience in project support, administration, or coordination roles.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- NV1/NV2 security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

**Desirable**:

- Previous experience in the defence or government sector.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, or Primavera).
- Understanding of defence project frameworks, such as CASG processes or ASDEFCON requirements.
- Certification in project management will be advantageous.

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