The Role
Within the Supercomputing Office the Project Support Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex project work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.
The Project Support Officer will be accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility. They will interpret and provide advice within the Project Control function based on legislation, policy and procedures. They will undertake specialist analysis, conduct reviews and perform procedural and administrative support work to achieve results.
The Project Support Officer will coordinate and contribute to the work of a team consistent to a work plan and provide advice and assistance on methods of task completion to team members. They may be a team coach or supervise a team and be accountable to set work priorities, allocate work, and manage workflows and performance. They are expected to be capable of reviewing and developing the quality of work undertaken by others and identifying opportunities for on-the-job training within a work unit.
The Project Support Officer may be required to engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond and provide advice on issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
About our Team
Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) hosts the Defence Supercomputing Capability, which provides Defence and National Security agencies with a world-class, secure, multi-tenanted collaboration ecosystem at the scale of supercomputing. The capability enables innovation, science and technology outcomes that support timely authoritative advice, allowing informed decision-making through advanced modelling, simulation, data processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Supercomputing Branch covers the end-to-end management of the Supercomputing Capability including strategy, allied engagement, design, technology refresh and all aspects of operations from infrastructure up to user workflows, researcher training and support.
The Supercomputing Program Office (SPO) plays a crucial role in the Supercomputing program and computational sciences. It is responsible for managing finances, contracts, and assets, as well as acquiring materials to sustain a strong Supercomputing capability. The SPO strategically engages domestically and internationally to support and strengthen Defence and Allied outcomes. Its primary focus is to facilitate a wide range of research, development, and test and evaluation activities for Defence scientists and engineers.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this role will:
1. Have experience in project management, project delivery and/or sustainment of Defence products including the preparation of a range of different material, including financial reports, submissions, IIP project costings and briefing material
2. Be able to work independently with minimal direction and be able to drive work through to completion
3. Be able to manage short-notice, reactive tasks alongside more involved sustainment, procurement, financial reporting, acquisition and project-based work
4. Be comfortable working with (or willing to learn) the Defence Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and MyFi financial and procurement tools to assist in sustainment of the Supercomputing capability.