ACT Contract - Support the delivery of complex Defence capability programs in high-profile project environmentYour new company

This opportunity sits within a major Defence-focused program environment responsible for delivering critical command, control, communications and technology capabilities. Working within an integrated team of project professionals, technical specialists and stakeholders, you will contribute to programs that support capability outcomes across a complex and evolving operational landscape. The organisation offers exposure to mature governance frameworks, large-scale program delivery and collaboration with a broad range of Defence and industry stakeholders.

Your new role

As a Project Support Officer, you will provide governance, coordination, reporting and information management support across multiple capability streams. Working within a structured delivery environment, you will play a key role in helping project teams maintain governance discipline, coordinate activities and support successful program outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include

- Support governance, reporting and assurance activities across assigned projects and capability streams
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, registers, briefing packs and governance artefacts
- Coordinate meetings, workshops and working groups, including agendas, minutes and action tracking
- Maintain project records and information management systems in line with established policies and procedures
- Monitor and report on risks, issues, actions and dependencies
- Consolidate stakeholder inputs to support governance and decision-making processes
- Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations and briefing materials for leadership forums
- Support delivery teams through effective coordination of schedules, information flows and administrative activities

What you'll need to succeed





You will bring demonstrated experience supporting projects, programs or complex delivery initiatives within a structured environment.You will bring:

- Experience in project support, project coordination or program administration
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience maintaining project documentation, registers and reporting artefacts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement capability across multidisciplinary teams
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office and information management systems
- A current NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance, with the ability to maintain clearance requirements
- Desirable: Experience within Defence or government capability delivery environments
- Desirable: Exposure to capability management frameworks, project governance or communications and information systems programs
- Desirable: Qualifications or training in project management, business administration or related disciplines

What you'll get in return

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant capability programs while working alongside experienced delivery professionals in a collaborative environment. In return, you will enjoy:

- Exposure to large-scale Defence capability programs
- A long-term contract prospect with extension potential
- Working within integrated project and program delivery teams
- Exposure to governance, assurance and capability management frameworks
- Flexible working arrangements considered subject to operational requirements

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected] , or call us now.

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📌 Project Support Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra