AddressThe key duties of the position include
The Role
Joint Capabilities Division has exciting opportunities available. We are seeking to fill multiple Project Support Officer roles within the Program Support Office and Joint Command, Control, Communications and Computers (Joint C4) Branch.
The roles will require a motivated, approachable individual who possesses the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. You will have a considerable level of stakeholder engagement and are required to engage in relation to complex or sensitive issues. You will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders' needs and expectations to achieve both unit and Defence outcomes.
You will be accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex activities within an integrated workforce while maintaining a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy and procedure requirements.
The role entails managing workflow and making independent decisions relating to your area of responsibility. You will undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews, assessments and perform procedural, administrative and secretarial support to achieve results.
About our Team
JCG PSO is a key capability management resource within Joint Capabilities Division, which supports JCG's implementation of the One Defence Capability System (ODCS). Our purpose is to support to the Head of Joint Capabilities (HJC) within JCG in Portfolio-level decision-making and management of JCG Capability Programs.
JCG PSO also provide support services for key capability development functions, which can be scaled according to project needs. These include: risk management; strategic advice; cost estimation; scheduling; and workforce management.
The Joint C4 Branch is accountable for remediating the current, and assuring the future, Joint Force's Command and Control backbone. The Joint C4 capabilities are the foundation of the Sensor Decider Effector framework and are the glue for employing the Joint Force across the Land, Maritime, Air & Space, and Information & Cyber Domains.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is a team player, who thrives in a challenging yet supportive environment. Administrative or Project Support experience, and an eagerness to learn will set you up for success. The ability to effectively prioritise, and an attention to detail are highly sought after skills. In your new role you will assist in completion of project outcomes and functions within your team to:
- Interpret and apply relevant legislation, work practices, procedures and policies.
- Coordinate, prepare, and develop timely and high quality agendum, issues papers and minutes for capability committees.
- Design and recommend solutions contributing to the desired outcomes, working collaboratively within timeframes.
- Respond to operational, procedural and administrative related enquiries, applying skills, knowledge and experience necessary to provide advice and services.
- Interpret relevant legislation, work practices, procedures and policies and apply these to the work area.
- Coordinate tasks and assist in the preparation of submissions, briefs, and correspondence.
