The key duties of the position include The Role Are you an experienced project manager looking to kick-start a career in the public sector, step into a leadership role or build on your existing skillset? Then you have come to the right place! We are seeking experienced APS6 Project Support Officers to join Defence Secret Environment Delivery Branch and contribute professional expertise to critical ICT projects. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work across an integrated work force of Australian Public Service (APS) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) members. Project Support Officers drive innovation and advancement, working with industry and international partners to ensure our Defence Force is equipped for the future. Project Support Officers are functional and operational subject matter experts in an environment where priorities rapidly change. Routine tasks include project governance, stakeholder management, resource management, risk mitigation, project performance analysis, preparing briefs, talking points and reports for executive and committees. About our Team Defence Secret Environment Delivery (DSED) is part of the Military Systems Division in the Defence Digital Group (DDG). DDG will deliver the most significant uplift to Defence Secret Environments ICT capability to ensure Defence is ready to fight and win in the digital age. The environment is dynamic and diverse with a strategy-led approach to shaping, delivering and sustaining Defence's ICT landscape in a faster, more agile way. Our team is a collaborative, integrated workforce of ADF and APS. DSED invests in its people to ensure everyone has the opportunity to work with great leaders and teams in a dynamic workplace. Every area in Defence has its own unique traits to offer and DSED presents experiences and opportunities you simply will not get anywhere else. Our Ideal Candidate We are seeking applications from candidates who are innovative, practical and solutions focused. The role involves complex problem solving, including risk and issue management. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish collaborative relationships are essential. We are looking for someone who: Contributes operational expertise to develop and lead project management methodologies, including compliance with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks. Thinks critically, resolves problems using expertise and rapidly identifies alternative courses of action to reach an agreed outcome. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to establish and maintain robust stakeholder relationships. Works collaboratively to operate as an effective team member and provide constructive feedback. Provides technical/operational guidance and direction to a team through quality and improvement frameworks to drive organisational excellence.
