Aps 5 - Project Support Officer

• $80,487 - $86,211 (plus Super)
• Canberra - ACT, Laverton - VIC, Melbourne CBD - VIC, Sydney CBD - NSW

The Role
An APS5 Project Support Officer will be accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility. They will interpret and provide advice within the Project Control function based on legislation, policy and procedures. They will undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews and perform procedural and administrative support work to achieve results.
The APS5 Project Support Officer will coordinate and contribute to the work of a team consistent to a work plan and provide advice and assistance on methods of task completion to team
members. They may be a team coach or supervise a team and be accountable to set work priorities, allocate work, and manage workflows and performance. They are expected to be
capable of reviewing and developing the quality of work undertaken by others and identifying opportunities for on-the-job training within a work unit.
About our Team
Enterprise Technology Operations Branch (ETOB) delivers quality ICT services to Defence in support of military operations and corporate business. Our purposes and activities centre on supporting ICT operations and maintaining sustainable service levels to provide an effective ICT capability for our customers.
ETOB’s role in supporting Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) is integral to the ADF’s role in the protection and projection of national power. Our role will enable Chief of Joint Capabilities (CJC) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide Defence users with access to a secure, reliable and integrated information, communications and technology environment.
Our Ideal Candidate
The Project Support Officer will be a team player with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, highly developed organisational skills and a proven record of supporting multi-disciplinary teams toward required outcomes.
To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a sound judgement with an innovative approach to problem solving.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder relationship-building skills.
• Adaptability, resilience and flexibility in the face of changing priorities.
• Contribute to the work of a team consistent with the work plan and be able to provide advice and assistance on methods of task completion to team members, and are collaborative and supportive of others.
• Apply project management methodologies to administrative, technical and governance activities.
• Research, draft and prepare briefs, correspondence and reports.