Project Support Officers

A Defence Force opportunity working within the exciting and future focused REDSPICE program

**Your new company**
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Operational Engineering Branch within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) are responsible for delivering cutting edge capabilities to support ASD’s Signals Intelligence, Cyber and Enterprise Capabilities. These capabilities consist of a combination of:

- Delivery of new capability under the REDSPICE program
- Delivery of ASD's major capability programs
- Enhancing and modernising existing capabilities

**REDSPICE is the most significant single investment in the Australian Signals Directorate’s 75 years. It responds to the deteriorating strategic circumstances in our region, characterised by rapid military expansion, growing coercive behaviour and increased cyber-attacks.**

**Through REDSPICE, ASD will deliver forward-looking capabilities essential to maintaining Australia's strategic advantage and capability edge over the coming decade and beyond.**

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**Your new role**

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ASD seeks a Project Support Officers that has a proven history of working in complex projects and contributing to the organisational capability within the project. Depending on the Level of Responsibility, your duties will include:
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- Work under general direction to assist several team leads in the delivery of the Project to provide effective administration, procurement and finance support to technical projects.
- Undertake a range of administrative tasks including maintaining Risk Registers, Stakeholder Matrix, and management of Program and Project artefacts within the team.
- Take responsibility for the provision of support services to projects, use and recommends project control solutions for planning, scheduling and tracking projects whilst supporting programme or project control boards, project assurance teams and quality review meetings.
- Work cohesively and communicate effectively with other project team staff and stakeholder groups.

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- Accountable under general direction to assist several team leads in the delivery of the Project to provide effective administration, procurement and finance support to technical projects.
- Work independently to undertake a range of administrative tasks including maintaining Risk Registers, Stakeholder Matrix, and management of Program and Project artefacts within the team.
- Take responsibility for the provision of support services to projects, use and recommends project control solutions for planning, scheduling and tracking projects whilst supporting programme or project control boards, project assurance teams and quality review meetings.

**What you'll need to succeed**

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If you’re the type of person who is curious, motivated by finding a purpose and loves problem-solving, then you’re the type of person we’re looking for. Other highly desirable criteria includes:

- Knowledge of the Project Management methodologies
- Demonstrated Project Officer Competencies within the ICT field.
- Experience with the Commonwealth complex procurement process, including the tendering process, and managing contracts

**What you'll get in return**

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As well as the opportunity to join Australia's Defence Force, this role will provide you with the chance to become a part of the most significant slate of work in ASD's history. You will also receive a competitive hourly rate, a centrally based Canberra office and a vibrant, hard working team.

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