Project Support Officer - Defence sector

18th November, 2024

About us
Goal Group is a veteran run Professional Services business, providing support services to some of the largest acquisition and sustainment projects in the Australian Defence industry. Our supportive culture is built on our core values of teamwork, proactivity, ingenuity and commitment. At Goal Group we are proud of our workforce, we are inclusive and diverse by choice.

The Opportunity
Play a supporting role to the Project Manager in the delivery of maritime projects within the Department of Defence
Your role will involve:

• Preparing and tracking budget, spend, forecast, financial phasings, contract invoicing and payments and other financial reporting in accordance with approved Procurement Management Plans in Defence financial systems (e.g. MyFi).
• Provide project and program document management including preparation and curation of project status reports, risk and issue register, briefs, and other related documents.
• Undertake research and analysis and prepare advice on project/program related matters.
• Understand and administer contractual arrangements which may include coordination of Contract Change Proposals (CCP), correspondence, invoicing, deliverables, schedules, performance management (KPIs/SHIs/OPMs) and dispute resolution.
• Supporting simple and comprehensive procurement in accordance with Commonwealth and Defence Procurement Policies and Divisional/Branch/SPO processes. This includes but not limited to drafting of Endorsement to Proceed (EtP), Section 23 (s23), and AE 643 (Defence Purchasing) documents.

About you

• Experience in a similar project support role within the CASG / Defence project environment is essential.
• Strong stakeholder management, written and verbal communication skills, planning and organisation skills and time management is a must for this role.
• Hold an existing NV1 with willingness to upgrade to NV2 if required
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, procurement support and reporting
• Cert IV Project Management or similar qualification would be advantageous

We welcome and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Veterans for these opportunities. An inclusive and supportive culture and a meaningful career awaits!

Apply now, or for more information, email us at: talent@goalgroup.com.au or visit our website www.goalgroup.com.au