Project Support Officer

Infinite Consulting Pty Ltd

Canberra ACT

Programme and Project Management (Information and Communication Technology)

Contract/Temp

Competitive

Low application volume

Project Support Officers - NV1/NV2 with PV Preferred

Highly Organised and Detailed Professionals Needed with a High Profile Agency

Long term Contract roles to Federal Government Department

12 months plus 2 year extensions

Canberra Onsite - 1 July 2026 start (to be negotiated)

Australian Citizenship with active NV1/NV2 security clearance. PV/PA clearance highly desirable.

About the Roles:

We are seeking Project Support Officers to join a high-performing and fast paced team. The Project Support Officer is a highly organised and detail-oriented professional providing administrative and operational support to project teams. The successful candidates will assist in coordinating project activities, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring compliance with project management methodologies and policies. The ideal candidate should possess good interpersonal skills, effective communication abilities, and experience in project delivery.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

Provide administrative support to project teams, including preparing meeting materials, taking minutes, and maintaining project records.

Coordinate project meetings, including scheduling, invitations, and logistics.

Assist in developing and maintaining project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and issue logs.

Assist in coordinating project activities, including tracking progress, identifying dependencies, and escalating issues.

Support project managers in developing and maintaining project schedules, resource allocation plans, and budgets.

Facilitate communication between project team members, stakeholders, and external vendors.

Maintain and update project management information systems, including project management software and databases.

Assist in tracking and reporting project metrics, including progress, issues, and risks.

Ensure data quality and integrity, and perform data analysis as required.

Ensure compliance with project management methodologies, policies, and procedures.

Assist in maintaining project governance documents, including project charters, scope statements, and business cases.

Provide support to stakeholders, including responding to queries, providing project updates, and addressing concerns.

Assist in developing and maintaining stakeholder engagement plans, including communication strategies and feedback mechanisms.

Skills and capability:

Tertiary degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Must have active NV1 or NV2 clearance and be willing to undergo a TS PV clearance process.

5+ years of experience in project administration, coordination, or a related field.

Strong knowledge of project management principles, including Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies.

Excellent organisational, communication, and analytical skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Experience with project management software.

Certification in project management, including PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum.

Experience with project management information systems, including workflow automation and resource allocation.

Knowledge of IT service management frameworks, including ITIL.

 Role Specifics:

Submission deadline: 27 April 2026.

Duration: 12 months with extensions x 2 years.

Location: ACT - Onsite in Canberra.

Australian Citizenship with active NV1/NV2 security clearance. PV/PA clearance highly desirable. Must be able to attain Positive Vetting.

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