Aps 5 - Project Support Officers

$83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra - ACT

**The Role**
Are you ready to step into a role where your actions drive significant Defence outcomes? Joint Capabilities Division has exciting opportunities available We are seeking to fill multiple Project Support Officer roles within the Joint Command, Control, Communications and Computers (Joint C4) Branch.

The roles will require a motivated, approachable individual who possesses the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. You will have a considerable level of stakeholder engagement and are required to engage in relation to complex or sensitive issues. You will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to achieve both unit and Defence outcomes.

You will be accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex activities within an integrated workforce while maintaining a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy and procedure requirements.

The role entails managing workflow and making independent decisions relating to your area of responsibility. You will undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews, assessments and perform procedural, administrative and secretarial support to achieve results.

**About our Team**
The Joint C4 Branch is accountable for remediating the current, and assuring the future, Joint Force’s Command and Control backbone. The Joint C4 capabilities are the foundation of the Sensor Decider Effector framework and are the glue for employing the Joint Force across the Land, Maritime, Air & Space, and Information & Cyber Domains.

Joint C4 branch is accountable for:

- Warfighting Networks and Applications - to allow Commanders to coordinate and synchronise a connected Joint Force.
- Joint Data Networks - to exchange warfighting data and battlespace information.
- HF Communications - to transport battlespace information.
- Communications Security - to enable secure communications across the battlespace.
- Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre - continuous digital enablement of our Joint Force.

We seek enthusiastic and proactive individuals who thrive in both challenging yet supportive team environments and autonomous roles. Administrative or project support experience, and an eagerness to learn will set you up for success.
- Robust Collaborative Skills: You should be able to foster strong relationships and engage effectively with various stakeholders on complex and sensitive issues.
- Strategic Mindset: You will be at the forefront, handling tasks that require thoughtful analysis and meticulous attention to detail to support strategic decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities
- High-Level Documentation: Prepare and refine critical documents such as agenda items, issues papers, and minutes for capability committees.
- Innovative Problem Solving: Design and implement solutions that enhance our collaborative efforts and contribute significantly to our goals.
- Effective Communication: Coordinate complex tasks and provide comprehensive support in drafting submissions, briefs, and other correspondence.

What You Will Gain
- Empowerment to Make Decisions: You will manage your workflow and make independent decisions within your area, supported by a comprehensive framework and a team of experts.
- Professional Growth: This role offers vast opportunities for professional development through specialist research, analytical tasks, and direct involvement in strategic projects.