Job Description
Cleared Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Business Management Officer to support a major Defence capability acquisition program within a complex and fast-paced project environment.
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Expected Commencement Date: ASAP
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Duration: 9-months
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Hours: Full-time
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Location: Canberra - No option for work from home
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Minimum Security Clearance: NV1
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This role will suit a proactive and highly organised professional who enjoys working across project governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and project coordination functions. You'll play a pivotal role supporting senior project leadership and ensuring effective administration and governance across a high-profile Defence project.
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The Opportunity
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Working within an integrated project team, you will provide business management and project office support across a broad range of project activities, helping to drive effective governance, coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities
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Support day-to-day project office operations and governance activities.
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Coordinate project reporting, documentation, correspondence, and information flows for senior leadership review.
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Manage and coordinate risk management activities, including maintaining risk registers, supporting governance forums, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies.
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Provide secretariat support for project and governance meetings, including agenda preparation, scheduling, minute taking, and action tracking.
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Assist with stakeholder engagement across Defence, industry partners, and subject matter experts.
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Support the establishment and maintenance of project administration, governance, and business processes.
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Monitor project activities to ensure quality outcomes are delivered within agreed timeframes.
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Contribute to project planning, coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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To be successful, you will bring:
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Experience within a PMO,



project support, business management, or project administration function.
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Strong project coordination, reporting, and governance experience.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
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Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
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Experience supporting governance meetings and providing secretariat services.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to review and prepare project documentation.
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Sound judgement, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capability.
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A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within integrated and matrixed teams.
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Essential Experience
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Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
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Minimum three years' experience in project management, project coordination, business administration, or related disciplines.
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Experience coordinating team activities and supporting project delivery functions.
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Solid understanding of project management principles and processes.
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Highly Regarded
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Experience supporting Defence programs or projects within a Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) environment.
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Knowledge of Defence governance frameworks, organisational structures, and project delivery processes.
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Understanding of the One Defence Capability System (ODCS).
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Experience working within complex Commonwealth or Defence stakeholder environments.
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Security Requirement
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Applicants must hold an active NV1 Security Clearance
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Why Apply?
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a significant Defence capability program where you'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, complex governance frameworks, and nationally important acquisition activities. You'll be part of a collaborative team environment with the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to capability delivery outcomes.
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If you are an experienced Project & Business Support Officer looking for your next contract, apply today!

📌 Project Business Management Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Client 1
📍 Canberra