Title: Project Support Officer
KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions worldwide, supporting governments and companies. With a presence in over 29 countries and 38,000 employees globally, KBR has significant experience in critical infrastructure, energy transition, and national security in Australia. The Land Systems Division in Melbourne is seeking a Project Support Officer (PSO) to join the Armoured Fighter Vehicle (AFV) Branch.
As a PSO, you will support project delivery teams by providing governance, reporting, planning, and coordination services within Defence's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), helping execute complex acquisition and sustainment projects vital to the Australian Army's warfighting capability.
Applicants must hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance or higher.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, and monitoring activities across multiple work streams.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, registers, minutes, briefs, and governance packs.
- Support risk, issue, and change management processes.
- Assist with procurement and contract management, tracking deliverables and vendor performance.
- Compile project status reports and assist in schedule and cost analysis for decision making.
- Support stakeholder engagement across Defence, industry partners, and internal project teams.
- Provide day-to-day coordination support to project managers and engineering leads.
Candidate Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in project management, business, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years experience in project support, coordination, or project management services; Defence or large-scale engineering projects experience is desirable.
- Strong planning, organisation, and document/report preparation skills.
- Familiarity with project management frameworks such as MSP, PRINCE2, PMBOK or Defence project processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; exposure to project scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera) is highly regarded.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Current NV1 Defence Security Clearance (mandatory).
Benefits and Culture:
- Workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive salary with annual reviews.
- Paid parental leave and income protection.
- Corporate rewards and salary packaging/Novated leasing.
- Employee stock purchase plans.
- Flu shots, skin checks, and discounted private health insurance.
- Career development via online learning, mentorship, and career pathways.
KBR is committed to a Zero Harm culture and fosters an environment where employees can belong, connect, and grow.
