Project Support Officer

6 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Austal Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About the Opportunity

The Project Support Officer provides administration support to the project team to ensure timely performance and compliance with company and customer requirements.

About Austal

Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, maritime technology partner and Sustainment provider of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

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This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

  • Manage project administrative functions.
  • Liaise with Repair Agents for security/access requirements.
  • Manage project registers, schedules, document control and variations.
  • Monitor project progress, address potential issues and control Objective Quality Evidence (OQE).
  • Prepare and maintain project email accounts and subsequent folders on the network drive
  • Collect and analyse project data
  • Report on outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
  • Receipt and Invoice Goods

You'll Need

Essential

  • Ability to gain Baseline Security Clearance (Australian Citizen).
  • Tertiary Qualification in English and Maths or demonstrable relevant experience working in an administrative/project support role
  • Practical experience and knowledge of the type of work that is reported on.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst managing multiple tasks/projects.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and liaise across all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Advanced knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy. Proven high quality output.
  • Collaborative communication style with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

 Desirable

  • Proficient user of IFS or a similar ERP system.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

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