Description : APS 6 - Project Support Officer. Company : Australian Government Department of Defence. Location : Canberra ACT+4 locations
- $85,607 - $97,790 (plus Super)
- Canberra - ACT
The Role
The following prior knowledge, relevant qualifications or experience will be considered desirable:
- Well-developed skills and demonstrated experience in project management at an exceptional level;
- Demonstrated application and knowledge of project management principles;
- Excellent written communication skills, including attention to detail and an ability to produce high-quality briefs and papers;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships;
- Demonstrated planning and organisational skills, including ability to meet deadlines with competing priorities in a complex, changing and high-pressure environment;
- Ability to operate under broad direction with independence to think critically, analyse and solve very complex or sensitive problems and make decisions that are based on professional judgement, evaluating evidence and risks in the context of a complex and changing environment; and
- Strong collaborative and team focused attitude, with a proven ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive team culture.
About our Team
ICT Delivery Division (ICTDD) is the Division within the Chief Information Officer Group delivering modern, secure, sustainable and scalable information environment for Defence. The Division enables current and future military and business operations through program and project management. The Division’s vision is for a strategic and innovative workplace, where we create a positive, professional, high performing and inclusive workforce.
Our focus is on achieving results, delivering quality products and how we do this, particularly in terms of building professional reputation through how we work as a team and with others. Corporate & Logistics Delivery Branch (CLDB), within ICT Delivery Division, delivers funded ICT programs for Defence Logistics, Human Resources, Education and Corporate ICT upgrade solutions.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a diverse range of experience and backgrounds in supporting project teams to success, including people who have gained their experience outside Defence and Government.
Successful candidates will clearly demonstrate their ability to apply project management practices and methodologies to deliver quality outcomes. The scale and complexity of these projects often translates to a need for business operating model changes. Successful candidates will be comfortable working with established processes and procedures, while looking for innovative ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery.
An APS 6 Project Support Officer will be able to operate under broad direction with independence to think critically, analyse and solve very complex or sensitive problems and make decisions that are based on professional judgement, evaluating evidence and risks in the context of a complex and changing environment. They may be responsible for managing a range of program/project activities including the production, delivery and management of project schedules, budgets, reporting requirements, delivery of project artefacts and the identification and resolution of issues.
