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Salary- $91,702 - $104,753 (plus Super)
- Canberra - ACT
The Role
We have exciting opportunities for suitably experienced professionals who are interested contributing to the delivery of national security and intelligence capabilities for Defence. As an ISR Project Officer in DDG, supporting an EL1 Project Manager, you will contribute to the delivery of cutting edge technology and dive into the world of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and geospatial intelligence systems. Discover a high tech world where you’ll deliver some of the world’s most sophisticated systems, which are critical to Defence and modern warfighting capability.
We are seeking applications from motivated professionals who have experience in one or more of the following – Project Support, corporate support, finance, procurement, contracting – to fill multiple exciting roles in project teams delivering ISR or Geospatial Intelligence ICT projects for the Australian Defence Force.
About our Team
An APS6 Project Officer supports the Project Director and Team, providing high level project and administrative expertise across multiple project management functions. These key positions report to the respective Project Manager in the Integration and Automation Delivery Branch within the Defence Digital Group (DDG). Working within DDG, you will be contributing your expertise to some of the most technically demanding and complex ICT transformation projects.
We apply new ways of thinking and working that allow us to take advantage of faster, better and more efficient ways of delivering ICT Services. Supporting Defence in this technology dominated era requires a more responsive and agile approach to strategy, processes, policies and people. The team works dynamically in a high tempo environment that brings rewarding challenges and a great sense of purpose.
Our Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will be highly motivated, collaborative and resilient, with highly developed knowledge and experience in Project Support, corporate support, finance, procurement, or contracting to achieve successful business outcomes. You will be enthusiastic and apply initiative and flexibility in your approach to work. You will be self-aware with a positive attitude, demonstrate consideration and respect for a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others, and be willing to learn from and mentor others.
As an APS6 Project Officer, you will:
- Have the flexibility to work across a variety of project functions including (but not limited to): reporting, scheduling, secretariat, change and configuration management, information and records management, procurement and contract management, governance, risk management, asset and GFX management, communication and stakeholder management;
- Have high-level organisational skills, self-drive and initiative with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise competing deadlines and deliver agreed business outcomes within a complex environment;
- Demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to represent the project in meetings and provide reports on project status and achievements;
- Have highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and productively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Represent the project and branch at relevant working groups or meetings; and
- Have a commitment to ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
Our people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities, offering you access to a variety of flexible working arrangements.
Successful applicants will be supported with their career and leadership development via talent management, executive coaching, and peer support.
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