Project Administrator
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Job Summary
Join our Downer Professional Servicesteam and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australias future.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Defence project team where youll work at the centre of project delivery supporting Engineering Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Project Management stakeholders. As the Project Administrator youll provide essential coordination governance and administrative support that enables the successful delivery of complex Defence capability outcomes.
From preparing project documentation and managing Defence Objective records to coordinating meetings tracking actions supporting forecasts and assisting with test and evaluation activities youll play a critical role in keeping projects running smoothly. If youre highly organised thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being the person who keeps everything on track wed love to hear from you
What Youll Do
As a Project Administrator you will provide essential project coordination governance and administrative support across a complex Defence program. Working within an integrated workforce you will help maintain project performance support stakeholder engagement and ensure project requirements are delivered in accordance with Defence policies and procedures
This role offers a broad scope with key role responsibilities including:
- Support project planning scheduling reporting and governance activities.
- Prepare briefs reports submissions minutes and project documentation.
- Coordinate meetings workshops and reviews including agendas actions and follow-up activities.
- Assist with project test evaluation and acceptance activities.
- Support project controls activities including risk issue action and decision registers.
- Assist with annual job income forecasting and project performance reporting.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support project outcomes.
- Identify issues propose solutions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
What Youll Bring
- Experience supporting Defence projects programs or PMO environments.
- Strong project coordination administration and governance skills.
- Demonstrated experience preparing minutes reports briefs and project documentation.
- Experience coordinating project activities across Engineering ILS and PMO stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of Defence governance and records management practices including Objective.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously with limited supervision.
Due to the nature of the work you are required to currently hold and maintain a clearance as required by the some instances compliance withInternational Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
More than anything youll bring a strong work ethic a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Why Downer Professional Services
At Downer Professional Services were not just a workplace - were a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the countrys only sovereign prime were committed to making a real difference in protecting Australias interests.
What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services
- Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
- Professional development: Access career mapping accelerated learning programs and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
- Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare retail vehicles and more through
- Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26000 people across Australia New Zealand and the Pacific our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives backgrounds and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
Were committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of allages genders sexual orientations cultures abilities and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry including women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Māori and Pasifika Peoples veterans people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly with this role wed still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit apply - potential counts and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer we support flexibility that works for your life inclusive leadership that values your voice and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process just let us know were here to help you put your best foot forward.
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