Project Support Officer - Defence

This role provides vital support to a range of Air Combat projects and offers fantastic career growth opportunities. Subsidised parking available.

Tell me about this role:

We are currently looking for Project Support Officer to join our team on a permanent basis. This role provides vital support to a number of projects. We are looking for multi-skilled, flexible, hardworking people who are keen to grow their career within a leading Defence supplier. This role will see you take on a variety of support tasks as well as general administration and supporting the project team.
The role will be working as part of the Air Combat project team which supports the F35 Joint Strike Fighter.
This role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including subsidised parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.
What will I be doing day to day?

• Manage project documentation
• Inputs into project schedules, finance and controls
• Build relationships with management, staff, customers, contractors and other organisations
• Prepare correspondence, documents and reports as directed
• Minor procurement and purchasing
• Contract management tasks
• Ad hoc administrative tasks

What sort of skills do I need?

• High level attention to detail
• Strong writing skills
• Experience in an administrative role
• Strong communication skills
• Experience within Government or Defence (highly desirable)
• Must be an Australian Citizen and hold a NV1 government security clearance or higher

What’s in it for me?

• Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as a 9 day fortnight and remote working options.
• Inclusion - We like our employees to feel safe bringing their whole self to work offering a number of programs promoting inclusion such as, Public Holiday swap and 40/40/20 our vision for a gender inclusive workplace.
• Benefits and Rewards – Jacobs have a competitive package of benefits and rewards including: Additional superannuation ; Flexible leave options; Salary continuation insurance; Stock purchase plan; Professional certification bonus; Corporate discount program.
• Exciting work – Jacobs are continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. Jacobs has a growing presence in Cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Why Jacobs?

Jacobs have a strong geographic foothold in Australia, with around 2500 people working across two lines of business – Critical Mission Solutions (CMS) and People & Place Solutions. Providing solutions in Project Management, Engineering, Commercial and ICT. People are our greatest asset and we value unique backgrounds, experience and perspectives. Without our people we would not be where we are today, we therefore value our team as members of an exceptional organisation offering a wide array of benefits that go far beyond expectations.
Apply today to becomes a member and experience the many benefits and rewards that help create a World where you can.


Recruitment selection for these positions will commence immediately. To apply for this role click “apply now” or for further information please contact Jeremy Parkinson, jeremy.parkinson@jacobs.com.