Our client’s primary role is to defend Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability, and support the Australian community as directed by the Government.
About the role
As a Project Support Officer, you will provide professional project coordination and administrative support to enable the effective planning, procurement, governance and delivery of projects and programs. The role works closely with product managers and stakeholders to maintain project discipline, support decision‑making, and ensure accurate, timely information flows across governance, reporting and delivery activities. These roles will be filled across multiple sustainment teams within the Department
Role Responsibilities
- Conducting planning, scheduling and estimating work/tasks to meet approved sustainment plans and roadmaps;
- Preparing project documentation and/or assist with the review and clearance of project documentation;
- Provide administrative project management assistance to the directorates;
- Stakeholder management, organisational governance and risk management support;
- Demonstrated experience in project planning, scheduling, task estimation, and monitoring progress against sustainment plans or project roadmaps.
- Proven ability to prepare, review and quality‑assure project documentation, including briefs, reports, registers and governance artefacts.
- Experience providing administrative and coordination support within project or program environments, ideally following structured project management frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, PMBOK).
What is on offer
- The contract period is 12 months, with extension options.
- Competitive remuneration package
Canberra, Bendigo, or Adelaide.
Security Requirements:
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV1 Security Clearance, or a TSPV. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Friday 6th March 2026.
Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information . Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks
