Asd 6 Project Officer

We are hiring for multiple positions within ASD's Capability and Transformation Group for both technical and non-technical Project Officers in Canberra.

As an ASD 6 Project Officer, you will be responsible for supporting integrated teams and contribute to aspects of the Capability Life Cycle through the below key duties :

Supporting project management practices to support iterative / agile working.Supporting project delivery, maintaining and applying knowledge of project management processes and tools, including but not limited to, schedule, risk management, quality assurance, benefits management, finance, cost modelling, procurement, contract management, acquisition strategy, test and evaluation, resourcing, project briefs, project management plans and post implementation reviews.Maintaining and communicating a vision of the project's outcomes and associated benefits.Develop and maintain project artefacts, including briefing presentations, submissions, and reports relating to project status and risks and issues in accordance with organisational record keeping requirements.Accountable for or supporting scheduling project resources as well as monitoring and reviewing project costs, schedule and expected benefits.Supporting interdependencies of specific project business strategies and objectives.Supporting a framework for implementing business initiatives, or change within a project setting.Providing administrative and logistical support, including documentation management, meeting coordination, and drafting and progressing of financial and procurement documentation.Accountable for or supporting team cohesion, setting work area priorities, managing workflows and evaluating business outcomes.Assisting the team to answer enquiries and to understand common problems and offer solutions.Ensuring the team is keeping end-users informed on the progress of issue resolution and estimated timeframes for resolution.Provision of mentor support to junior staff, in order to build a stronger understanding of the polices, processes and procedures.ASD's Capability and Transformation Group has a broad scope of responsibilities, ranging from the delivery and execution of leading-edge mission capability and tools to an overarching portfolio view of ASD and the implementation of REDSPICE. The five Divisions include Cloud, Enterprise Technology, Mission Capability, Mission Data and Portfolio & Transformation.

Each Division drives project management maturity improvements and is comprised of members of diverse skills and disciplines who work together to deliver positive capability development outcomes for all stakeholders. By partnering with these stakeholders, including Air Force, Army, Navy and other Defence Groups, we deliver complex capability project / programs to enable ASD and the ADF to stay ahead of technical advancements in the region.

With a diverse range of projects and roles available, this is your opportunity to combine both your skills and interests to contribute to the ongoing success of ASD.

ASD offers excellent training, mentoring and development opportunities as well as a competitive salary and benefits packages.

The Role

We are hiring for multiple positions within ASD's Capability and Transformation Group for both technical and non-technical Project Officers in Canberra.

As an ASD 6 Project Officer, you will be responsible for supporting integrated teams and contribute to aspects of the Capability Life Cycle through the below key duties :

Supporting project management practices to support iterative / agile working.Supporting project delivery, maintaining and applying knowledge of project management processes and tools, including but not limited to, schedule, risk management, quality assurance, benefits management, finance, cost modelling, procurement, contract management, acquisition strategy, test and evaluation, resourcing, project briefs, project management plans and post implementation reviews.Maintaining and communicating a vision of the project's outcomes and associated benefits.Develop and maintain project artefacts, including briefing presentations, submissions, and reports relating to project status and risks and issues in accordance with organisational record keeping requirements.Accountable for or supporting scheduling project resources as well as monitoring and reviewing project costs, schedule and expected benefits.Supporting interdependencies of specific project business strategies and objectives.Supporting a framework for implementing business initiatives, or change within a project setting.Providing administrative and logistical support, including documentation management, meeting coordination, and drafting and progressing of financial and procurement documentation.Accountable for or supporting team cohesion, setting work area priorities, managing workflows and evaluating business outcomes.Assisting the team to answer enquiries and to understand common problems and offer solutions.Ensuring the team is keeping end-users informed on the progress of issue resolution and estimated timeframes for resolution.Provision of mentor support to junior staff, in order to build a stronger understanding of the polices, processes and procedures.

Further information can be found at : I'm changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)

About our Team

ASD's Capability and Transformation Group has a broad scope of responsibilities, ranging from the delivery and execution of leading-edge mission capability and tools to an overarching portfolio view of ASD and the implementation of REDSPICE. The five Divisions include Cloud, Enterprise Technology, Mission Capability, Mission Data and Portfolio & Transformation.

Each Division drives project management maturity improvements and is comprised of members of diverse skills and disciplines who work together to deliver positive capability development outcomes for all stakeholders. By partnering with these stakeholders, including Air Force, Army, Navy and other Defence Groups, we deliver complex capability project / programs to enable ASD and the ADF to stay ahead of technical advancements in the region.

With a diverse range of projects and roles available, this is your opportunity to combine both your skills and interests to contribute to the ongoing success of ASD. ASD offers excellent training, mentoring and development opportunities as well as a competitive salary and benefits packages.

Our Ideal Candidate

As an ASD 6 Project Officer, our ideal candidate will :

Demonstrate highly developed written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate information coherently and concisely to stakeholders.Display initiative when working with other project staff, engaging effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.An ability to work to strict timeframes and transparently escalate issues as required.Highly developed attention to detail.Be able to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team of both APS, ADF and Contractors to ASD.An ability to work collaboratively to achieve results and has a willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of their customers.Demonstrate interpersonal skills to foster and promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with ASD values.Demonstrates an analytical approach to work.Remain responsive, adaptable and open to change, maintaining a positive attitude within a challenging operating environment.

ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies. In line with the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Direction 2022, upon completion of the recruitment activity, the merit pool will be available to locations across Australia.Information Pack – PDF Opens in new window

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