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. RICO has two APS 5 Project Support positions available. As an APS 5 Project Support Officer, you will coordinate and manage aspects of RICO's projects. You will apply project management methodologies to support experimentation and integration of emerging technologies, ensuring alignment with Army's operational requirements. This role involves preparing briefs, reports, and submissions, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting test and evaluation programs. You will work directly to the Project Manager providing clear overviews of project progress, exercising initiative and sound judgement to resolve issues and contribute to strategic planning. Develop and maintain project planning and performance processes. Coordinate project tempo and schedules. Prepare project briefs, reports, and submissions for leadership and committees. Engage with stakeholders across Defence, industry, and academia. Identify and resolve issues using initiative and sound judgement. Foster cross-team collaboration to help project team members complete project tasks and produce deliverables. Coordinate the allocation of project resources to ensure the project team has what's needed at the right time. 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. Experience in Project Support within Government or Defence Industry is highly desirable. The successful applicant will possess the following skills and capabilities: Ability to apply standard project management methodologies and approaches to coordinate tasks and schedules. Ability to handle changing priorities and adjust plans independently. Strong verbal and written communication skills for drafting briefs and reports. Ability to engage with stakeholders across Defence and industry and maintain collaborative relationships. Interpret data to support decision-making and prepare summaries for leadership. Manage multiple workstreams and support governance processes. Identify issues and propose solutions using sound judgment. Balance competing priorities and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
