Job Project Support Officer, Blacktown

The key duties of the position include
The Role
Manage a range of project activities and coordinate project inputs in accordance with organisational practices, methods and standards appropriate to the complexity of the project. Responsible for the management of schedule, risk, budget and resources, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns relating to the project progress and issues in accordance with organisational requirements.

Identify risks and opportunities and take account of these in planning, decision making and priority setting. Build and sustain stakeholder engagement including the ability to communicate with influence and negotiate effectively.

Work collaboratively by building effective relationships with team members and actively participating in group activities. Analyse project performance against agreed plans, develop and initiate strategies to achieve project outcomes.

About our Team
Defence's primary mission is to protect Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability in the world, and support the Australian community as directed by the Government. Defence Australian Public Service (APS) employees are engaged in an array of occupations, across Australia and around the world, enabling our three services: Navy, Army and Air Force, to fulfil key defensive roles as well as providing a range of peacetime services.

In Defence, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get in any other organisation. You are able to undertake interesting, challenging and unique work. This ranges from intelligence and strategic policy right through to human resources, communications, infrastructure and engineering, and information technology. Defence is committed to recruiting the right people, in the right jobs, at the right time - whether it is creating, acquiring or delivering Defence capability. Our greatest asset is our people.

In this role, the Project Support Officer will be part of a small, but professional and diverse team that supports the delivery of a number of critical ICT projects to enable Defence outcomes and support the mission of the Australian Defence Force.

The team consists of specialists providing technical, project management and commercial services. This role also offers opportunities for career and professional development through on-the-job and formal training.

Our Ideal Candidate
Project Cumulus Phase 2 is looking for enthusiastic, motivated candidates with excellent personal attributes and a strong knowledge of project management experience to join our team. We pride ourselves in a positive, collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Our ideal candidates will enjoy working in a dynamic workplace and able to create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, candidates need to demonstrate the ability lead best in class digital capability make best use of budgets and work in diverse multi-stakeholder environment.

You will also have:

• Superior knowledge and experience in digital platforms and technology delivery or enhancements;
• Extensive experience providing high level advice to senior leaders;
• The proven ability to lead and implement growth in diverse teams;
• Proven exceptional organisational skills, specifically the ability to oversee either programs or
• multiple projects; and
• Prioritise commitments and meet critical deadlines while maintaining quality standards.