As a Project Support Officer, you will be embedded in some of Defence’s key projects, helping to deliver capability faster than ever. You will assist to coordinate cost, procurement and business requirements through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. A key element of your role will be to build strong relationships across various teams.

This opportunity will see you:

- Contribute to financial support, budget preparation, financial performance monitoring and reporting in accordance with Defence objectives.
- Analyse project performance against agreed plans and develop and initiate strategies to achieve outcomes.
- Coordinate performance, risk, budget and scope in relation to your project.
- Provide input into the development of project planning, performance, cost and schedules.
- Coordinate financial governance requirements and promote compliance with the financial management frameworks.
- Utilise knowledge and experience of financial management to provide advice on Defence and government financial matters.

These roles have been identified as requiring access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled technologies. The ITAR is United States (US) law that controls the manufacture, sale, use and access of defence and military end‑use articles on the United States Munitions List. It is the policy of the US to deny exports of ITAR controlled technologies to proscribed countries. This may also apply to access by persons who hold or have held a citizenship, or current permanent residency, of said countries. Defence utilises workforce mechanisms to mitigate these restrictions, which will require applicants to provide details of all current citizenships and permanent residencies, as well as previously held citizenships. Defence collects citizenship details to confirm an applicant’s eligibility for the role and to maintain compliance with international obligations.

About our Team

Maritime and Maintenance Branch (MMB) is an integral part of the Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance Systems Division (GWEOSD). Our team is made up of various disciplines (including engineering, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services). We are located in Canberra, Penrith, Amberley, Melbourne and HMAS Stirling, and our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). GWEOSD partners with domestic and international industry to deliver materiel capability, managing a multi‑billion‑dollar portfolio of complex, high‑profile acquisitions and sustainment activities to support the ADF.

You will join a dedicated and inclusive team committed to successfully achieving goals on time and budget. You will draw strength from a positive, optimistic and open‑minded approach, whilst demonstrating your ability to work both autonomously and as a valued team member.

Our Ideal Candidate

To thrive in this prospect, you will:

- Be willing to work in a dynamic, business focused environment with the ability to work across functions and with different business areas to achieve results.
- Identify financial issues and apply financial management knowledge to objective and systematic analysis and conclusions.




- Coordinate financial and procurement project requirements, and promote compliance with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.
- Accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex budgeting, financial performance analysis and reporting work within an integrated workforce.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and be an analytical thinker who loves solving complex problems.
- Exercise independence to manage priorities with the ability to respond in a positive and flexible manner.
- Proactively manage stakeholder requirements.
- Foster a diverse and cohesive team to deliver quality outcomes.

More than anything, you will have a can‑do attitude, strong work ethic and the drive to be a part of something special – a team supporting Australia’s Defence Force.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

The key duties of the position include:

The Role

As a Project Support Officer, you will be embedded in some of Defence’s key projects, helping to deliver capability faster than ever. You will assist to coordinate cost, procurement and business requirements through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. A key element of your role will be to build strong relationships across various teams.

This opportunity will see you:

- Contribute to financial support, budget preparation, financial performance monitoring and reporting in accordance with Defence objectives.
- Analyse project performance against agreed plans and develop and initiate strategies to achieve outcomes.
- Coordinate performance, risk, budget and scope in relation to your project.
- Provide input into the development of project planning, performance, cost and schedules.
- Coordinate financial governance requirements and promote compliance with the financial management frameworks.
- Utilise knowledge and experience of financial management to provide advice on Defence and government financial matters.

These roles have been identified as requiring access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled technologies. The ITAR is United States (US) law that controls the manufacture, sale, use and access of defence and military end‑use articles on the United States Munitions List. It is the policy of the US to deny exports of ITAR controlled technologies to proscribed countries. This may also apply to access by persons who hold or have held a citizenship, or current permanent residency, of said countries. Defence utilises workforce mechanisms to mitigate these restrictions, which will require applicants to provide details of all current citizenships and permanent residencies, as well as previously held citizenships.



Defence collects citizenship details to confirm an applicant’s eligibility for the role and to maintain compliance with international obligations.

About our Team

Maritime and Maintenance Branch (MMB) is an integral part of the Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance Systems Division (GWEOSD). Our team is made up of various disciplines (including engineering, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services). We are located in Canberra, Penrith, Amberley, Melbourne and HMAS Stirling, and our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). GWEOSD partners with domestic and international industry to deliver materiel capability, managing a multi‑billion‑dollar portfolio of complex, high‑profile acquisitions and sustainment activities to support the ADF.

You will join a dedicated and inclusive team committed to successfully achieving goals on time and budget. You will draw strength from a positive, optimistic and open‑minded approach, whilst demonstrating your ability to work both autonomously and as a valued team member.

Our Ideal Candidate

To thrive in this opportunity, you will:

- Be willing to work in a dynamic, business focused environment with the ability to work across functions and with different business areas to achieve results.
- Identify financial issues and apply financial management knowledge to objective and systematic analysis and conclusions.
- Coordinate financial and procurement project requirements, and promote compliance with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.
- Accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex budgeting, financial performance analysis and reporting work within an integrated workforce.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and be an analytical thinker who loves solving complex problems.
- Exercise independence to manage priorities with the ability to respond in a positive and flexible manner.
- Proactively manage stakeholder requirements.
- Foster a diverse and cohesive team to deliver quality outcomes.

More than anything, you will be a can‑do attitude, strong work ethic and the drive to be a part of something special – a team supporting Australia’s Defence Force.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work‑life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers

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📌 Project Support Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Melbourne