Business Management Officer

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 are seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Management Officer to support the delivery of the LAND program. This role sits at the heart of the project office and is responsible for coordinating governance activities, project administration, risk management, stakeholder engagement and business support functions across a complex Defence acquisition environment.

What You’ll Do

Working closely with Project Managers, the Commercial Manager and the Project Director, you will help ensure project activities are coordinated effectively, governance requirements are met and key stakeholders remain informed and engaged. You will play a critical role in supporting project governance, coordination and administration activities that enable the successful delivery of a major Defence capability program.

You will:

• Coordinate project office activities, tasking, governance requirements and business administration functions.
• Manage project reporting, approvals, correspondence and information progressing for senior leadership review and clearance.
• Coordinate governance forums and risk meetings, providing secretariat support, action tracking and stakeholder engagement.
• Support vendor engagement, project onboarding activities and the establishment of project governance and administrative processes.

What You’ll Bring

You are a collaborative and adaptable professional who thrives in a complex stakeholder environment. You bring strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality outcomes. You enjoy working across multiple stakeholder groups and are comfortable operating in a dynamic Defence environment.

You will ideally have:

• Experience supporting project, program, PMO, governance or business management functions.
• Strong project coordination, planning and reporting capability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare and review project documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles and governance processes.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
More than anything, you’ll 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, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s 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 Perks@Downer.
• 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 26,000 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.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, 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 doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from 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, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

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