Are you an organised and proactive project support professional who enjoys keeping projects on track and bringing people and information together?

The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Manufacturing Alliance) is seeking a capable Project Support Officer for an 18-month maximum term contract to provide coordination and administrative support to our MEM Training Package Development project.

About Manufacturing Alliance

Manufacturing Alliance is an industry-owned, industry-led not-for-profit organisation addressing skills and workforce challenges across Australia's manufacturing sector.

Through the Manufacturing Jobs and Skills Council, we work with employers, unions, training providers, government and other stakeholders to identify workforce needs, develop contemporary vocational education and training (VET) products and build the skilled workforce needed to support modern manufacturing.

We are a growing organisation at the forefront of shaping the skills and workforce agenda for Australian manufacturing.

About the role

As Project Support Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the effective coordination and delivery of the MEM Training Package Development project.

Working closely with the Senior Project Delivery Manager and project team, you will assist with project planning, monitoring and reporting, coordinate meetings and stakeholder activities, and maintain accurate project records and documentation.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working in a project setting, has excellent organisational skills and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.

Key responsibilities





- Provide project coordination and administrative support to assist with the delivery of project milestones and outcomes.
- Maintain project schedules, milestone trackers, risk registers and project reporting documentation.
- Monitor project progress and assist with identifying and escalating risks, delays and issues.
- Coordinate project, Technical Committee, governance and stakeholder meetings, including preparing agendas, papers and minutes.
- Maintain action registers, decision logs, consultation schedules and project calendars.
- Maintain accurate project records, document registers, version control and supporting evidence.
- Administer stakeholder databases, consultation logs and feedback registers.
- Coordinate meeting logistics, invitations, registrations and distribution of project materials.
- Provide administrative support for travel, procurement, invoicing and contractor arrangements.
- Assist with project reporting, milestone evidence, handover documentation and project archiving.

About you

You are a highly organised and detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting projects and working collaboratively with a range of people.

You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience in project coordination, project administration or project support.




- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, meeting minutes and project documentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Sound research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and experience using databases, document management or project management systems.
- The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

A relevant qualification in business administration, project management, governance, records management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, is desirable. Project management qualifications or certification will also be highly regarded.

Why join Manufacturing Alliance?

Join a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation where your contribution will help support an important national project.

You'll work alongside a dedicated team and have the opportunity to develop your project coordination experience while contributing to initiatives that will help shape the future skills of Australia's manufacturing workforce.

How to apply

If you are an organised and proactive project support professional looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, via SEEK.

📌 Project Support Officer - MEM Training Package Development (Melbourne)
🏢 Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance
📍 Melbourne