DescriptionWe currently have an opportunity for a Divisional Program Support Officer. Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australias future.
What Youll Do
This role offers a broad scope with key responsibilities including:
- Contribute to the development and improvement of business processes and administrative practices.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure consistency and timeliness of business operations across the division.
- Assist with general business administration functions across the division working closely with leadership teams.
- Support governance and oversight activities such as managing ministerial submissions and internal reporting.
- Provide strategic business support through the coordination of executive-level communications briefings and documentation.
What Youll Bring
- A collaborative and proactive approach to supporting senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting governance reporting and ministerial processes within Defence or a similar organisation.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills particularly in preparing executive briefings and formal documentation.
- Proven experience in strategic business or program management within a Defence SPO or Branch-level setting.
- You must have and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth.
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: Youll play a key role in delivering or supporting critical defence projects and programs that make a genuine impact.
- Supportive culture: Our high-performing teams thrive on collaboration and celebrate the unique contributions of every individual.
- Endless opportunities: With career pathways across our business units including Team Downer MSP theres always a chance to grow learn and take on exciting new challenges.
- Professional development: From skills recognition and career mapping to our Summer and Winter Schools for accelerated learning we invest in your growth. Plus our Communities of Practice foster shared learning and connections across the business.
- Great perks: : healthcare discounts great savings on retail purchases car purchases and much more.
- Veteran support initiatives and policies: Including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans to remain connected as they transition out of active service
Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority