Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Hybrid Employment

Saab Australia is hiring a Project Support Officer

About the Role

Saabgroup is looking for a Project Support Officer to join our Naval Combat Systems group. In this role, you will perform day-to-day tasks associated with the provision of project management and project administration, supporting the delivery of critical defence projects.

What You'll Do

  • Providing administrative support to one or more projects.
  • Tracking and reporting on project progress and performance.
  • Coordinating project meetings, telephone conferences, and travel arrangements.
  • Producing minutes and action logs for meetings.
  • Preparing professional presentations and maintaining document templates and distribution.
  • Streamlining and automating manual administrative processes.
  • Providing administrative support for business cases, project plans, and audit reports.
  • Complying with legislation and company policies, including safety and quality management.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong planning, analysis, and communication skills.
  • Excellent administrative skills with a general understanding of the project life cycle and methodologies.
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage various demands.
  • Accuracy, attention to detail, and a highly organized approach.
  • Ability to prioritise and use initiative.
  • 2–5 years of administrative experience in a project environment (essential).
  • Hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level or have the ability to gain one.

Nice to Have

  • Awareness of earned value management principles (desirable).
  • Administrative experience in the Defence industry (preferable).

Team & Environment

You will be part of our Naval Combat Systems group, a collaborative and supportive team where professional growth and work-life balance are emphasized.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 6 weeks paid leave each year.
  • 14% Superannuation.
  • Free Income Protection Insurance.
  • Flexible working options.
  • Access to the Saab shares matching scheme.
  • Access to MySaab; our online store offering discounts and cash back.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role based in Australia.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Saab Australia is a proud supporter of the Veterans’ Employment Program and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.

Required Skills
Project PlanningProject AnalysisCommunicationAdministrative SkillsDeadline ManagementPrioritizationInitiativeAttention to DetailOrganization
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Saab Australia

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

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Job Details
Department Project and Program Management
Category other
Posted 14 days ago