The key duties of the position include The Role Are you ready to accelerate the adoption of Army's next generation land capabilities? By leveraging robotics, AI, autonomy, and other emerging technologies, the Army's Robotics and Autonomous Systems Implementation Coordination Office (RICO) translates concepts into solutions that strengthen Army's ability to respond to emerging threats. As an APS6 Project Support Officer, you will lead and coordinate complex RICO projects, ensuring project outcomes deliver operational advantage. You will manage stakeholder engagement, support project planning and governance processes, and contribute to Army's capability development strategies. Responsibilities include preparing complex briefs and submissions for senior decision-makers, managing risks and schedules, and guiding project teams to deliver results. You will also coach and mentor staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. You will work directly to the Project Manager to and support with strong leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to exercise judgement in complex environments. Your role: Lead development and maintenance of project planning and governance processes Prepare complex briefs, reports, and submissions for senior decision-makers. Manage stakeholder engagement and anticipate needs. Monitor risks, schedules, and performance to ensure successful delivery. Assist the project manager in the development of project management documents such as project budgets, project schedules, scope statements and project plans. Execute project management administrative tasks such as managing invoices, purchase orders and inventory reports. Meeting with project clients to assess their needs and define project requirements, acceptance criteria and project timelines. Assign tasks to team members and help them understand what is expected from them in terms of project milestones and deliverables. Help project managers monitor project progress and team members' performance and provide updates to project stakeholders. About our Team RICO enables Army to innovate at speed, creating opportunities for operational advantage and strengthening its ability to respond to emerging threats. We leverage emerging technologies to deliver practical solutions that enhance Army's capabilities and maintain a decisive edge in dynamic environments. Our approach is founded on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. We work closely with soldiers, commanders, and partners across Defence, industry, academia, and international networks to accelerate capability development. Through experimentation and integration of robotics, AI, and autonomy, RICO ensures Army is future-ready and equipped to adapt to evolving challenges. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate is someone who can bring and share their knowledge, qualifications and experience to a cohesive team with diverse qualifications and skills. We are seeking a team player who is collaborative in your approach to delivering project outcomes. The successful applicant will possess the following skills and capabilities: Well-versed in project management methodology. Able to lead planning and governance processes and mentor others. Ability to quickly adapt to an innovative and developing project environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills for preparing complex briefs and influencing decisions. Ability to manage complex stakeholder needs and anticipate expectations. Monitor performance metrics and provide insights for strategic decisions. Oversee diverse tasks and coach team members to build capability. Exercise judgment in complex environments and develop innovative solutions. Manage competing priorities at a strategic level and ensure delivery of outcomes.
