Project Support Officer

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our client is seeking to engage a Project Support Officer.

Location: Cairns, Qld

Contract Length: 9 months

Eligibility Requirement:Baseline Security Clearance Required

Desirable Qualifications, Experience or Training -

• Relevant experience in a project management environment, preferably in the maritime industry.
• Strong background in administration and records management.
• Demonstrated strength in written communications.

• Demonstrated experience in project management or project administration, ideally within a maritime environment.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders in relation to complex issues, along with the ability to tailor communication style and language according to audience’s level of knowledge, skill and experience, including those with English as a second language.
• Be responsible and accountable for data and records management for the project.
• Assist in the preparation of correspondence, briefs and reports as directed including submissions and documents for higher delegate and committee consideration.
• Will have demonstrated strength in attention to detail and time management.
• Exercise a considerable degree of independence and be capable of operating in a multifaceted team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply project management methodologies to administrative and technical activities.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound decision making and judgement to provide expert advice.
• Accountable to manage a range of project activities and coordinate project inputs in accordance with organizational practices, methods and standards appropriate to the complexity of the project.
• Interpret and ensure compliance through adjusting project management methodologies with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks, specifically related to Australian and International Maritime construction and operation.
• Takes the initiative to resolve issues by identifying and developing ideas through analysis of alternative courses of action and their implications.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Neville Smith on 02 6268 9*** or email *************@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.

Please Note – The due date for this submission is 27/03/2024.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion