About the company:

This Federal Government agency is responsible for protecting and advancing national security interests through the management of defence policy, strategy, and operations. It oversees the development and delivery of complex defence capabilities, including advanced maritime, land, and aerospace programs, while coordinating with domestic and international partners.

Delivery project Support Officer– 12-Month Assignment
Location: Canberra ACT
Security Clearance: Minimum NV1 Clearance

About the Team
Join a high-performing and integrated capability delivery team supporting the delivery of complex communications, information and technology projects within a large government agency. Working alongside Project Managers, Systems Engineers, Integration Specialists and Program Assurance professionals, you will contribute to the successful delivery of strategic capability outcomes.

The team operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where governance, stakeholder engagement and disciplined project delivery are critical to success. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a broad range of projects while supporting capability outcomes that have a meaningful impact.

About the Role
The Project Support Officer (PSO) is responsible for providing project coordination, governance, administration and reporting support across assigned capability streams. Reporting to the Program Delivery Lead, you will assist project teams in achieving program objectives through effective information management, stakeholder coordination and governance support.
You will play a key role in maintaining project documentation, coordinating meetings and governance activities, supporting reporting processes, and ensuring project information is managed in accordance with organisational policies and requirements.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination and Support

- Provide day-to-day project support across multiple delivery streams.




- Coordinate project activities, milestones, schedules and information flows.
- Support planning, tracking and reporting of project delivery activities.
- Assist delivery teams to meet project objectives and key milestones.

Governance and Reporting

- Support governance, reporting and assurance activities.
- Prepare, coordinate and maintain governance documentation and reporting artefacts.
- Track and report risks, issues, actions, decisions and dependencies.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, briefs, presentations and governance papers.

Documentation and Information Management

- Maintain project records, registers and documentation in accordance with organisational policies.
- Support document control, records management and configuration management activities.
- Coordinate information management workflows using approved systems and tools.
- Ensure project information remains accurate, current and accessible.

Stakeholder Coordination

- Coordinate stakeholder inputs and consolidate information to support governance and decision-making activities.
- Organise and support meetings, workshops, boards and working groups.
- Prepare agendas, minutes and action registers.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project delivery activities.

Program Support

- Support audits, reviews and assurance activities as required.
- Provide administrative and coordination support to project and assurance teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to governance and project support processes.




- Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with agency policies, governance frameworks and program requirements.

Professional Contribution

- Operate collaboratively within an integrated delivery team.
- Demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and professionalism.
- Contribute to a positive, accountable and outcomes-focused team culture.

You Must Have

- Demonstrated experience in project support, project coordination or program administration within a structured project environment.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience preparing and maintaining project documentation, registers and reporting artefacts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and information management systems.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Desirable

- Experience working within a government, regulated or large-scale enterprise workplace.
- Familiarity with governance frameworks, project lifecycle management and assurance processes.
- Experience supporting multiple projects or program delivery environments.
- Qualifications or training in Project Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Experience with information management and records management systems.
- Exposure to communications, information technology or capability delivery projects.

How to apply:

Chandler Macleod is an equal chance employer as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, disability and culturally and linguistics candidates are also encouraged to apply.

Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship.

Application closes on the 5th of October 2026

📌 Delivery project Support Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Canberra