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Program Support Officer - Combat Systems

Downer

Canberra, ACT

Office

8h ago

About the Role

As the Product Support Officer, you will provide governance, administrative and sustainment support to the Integrated Product Team, helping ensure capability remains available, compliant and operationally effective. You will coordinate meetings, manage records and correspondence, maintain action registers and support the tracking of contractor deliverables and sustainment activities.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainment & Acquisition Support

- Support Combat System sustainment, maintenance, capability upgrades, and transition activities.
- Assist with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), configuration management, and obsolescence management.
- Maintain technical documentation, logistics records, and configuration data.

Risk & Program Management
- Contribute to risk reviews, mitigation planning, and program reporting.
- Support sustainment performance, acquisition activities, and supply chain management.
- Assist with whole-of-ship defect resolution and capability improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with Defence, Navy, industry, and international stakeholders.
- Prepare reports, briefings, risk assessments, and sustainment updates.
- Support collaboration across Defence and industry partners to achieve program outcomes.





About You You are an organised and proactive professional with an interest in Defence capability, logistics, or program support. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment and have strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Desired Skills & Experience

- Experience in Defence, government, engineering, logistics, or program support environments.
- Understanding of risk management principles and project governance.
- Robust written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
- Experience with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), configuration management, or sustainment activities is desirable.
- Familiarity with Defence maritime programs, Aegis Combat Systems, or acquisition projects will be highly regarded.
- Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with ITAR requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

Why Downer Professional Services
- We’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia, with a focus on meaningful work, professional development and great perks.
- We actively celebrate diversity and inclusion and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds.
- If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know.

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