Project Support Officer

Job description

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer , which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence . Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security. We currently have an opportunity for a Project Support Officer in Canberra to work on MIWS projects. What You’ll Do: This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including: Provide high ‑ level executive and administrative support , including managing sensitive information, coordinating executive inbox priorities, organising meetings, maintaining agendas, and producing minutes and action items. Support contract, finance and governance activities , including coordinating S23 and ETP funding approvals, assisting with budgeting queries, and ensuring compliance with Defence legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks. Prepare and manage project documentation , contributin...