Project Support Officer

At BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Support Officer to join our Strategic Surveillance project delivery team based at Edinburgh Parks, SA.
Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the successful applicant will provide essential support for project management and business administration tasks, ensuring that project and contract goals are achieved efficiently and effectively.
This role involves assisting with day-to-day project activities, analytics, administration, and may also include managing discrete project tasks or work packages within established constraints of cost, schedule and quality.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
**Key responsibilities include**:

- Assist in preparing and maintaining project management artefacts and data, including customer deliverables, spreadsheets, correspondence, and internal stakeholder interactions.
- Provide guidance on document formatting, project file naming conventions and appropriate storage on online Team site.
- Support the Risk & Opportunity Manager in maintaining the Risk Register, and deputise for the Risk & Opportunity Manager as needed.
- Contribute to the update and maintenance of the Project Risk Register and support Risk Management Processes in line with BAE Systems Australia's procedures.
- Assist in developing project management planning documents and artefacts, including cost, schedule and risk.
- Support business analytics activities such as developing of monthly reports and updating dashboards.
- Engage in cross-functional activities and undertake discrete tasks as directed.
- Complete required activities, tasks, and training to meet the competencies expected for the role demonstrating appropriate breadth and depth of learning and experience.

About YOU
- Tertiary qualifications in an applicable field (desirable)
- Previous experience in administration, analytics, risk & opportunity, change management or project management (advantageous)
- Exposure to SharePoint and dashboarding tools such as Tableau will be beneficial
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs
- Current NV1 defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.