KBR, Inc.

Project Support Officer

To improve the world responsibly and safely.

  • Business operations

  • Full-time

  • Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Junior · A role for someone with some basic skills, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically 1-2 years of experience is required.

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Why KBR, Inc.

KBR employs approximately 30,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission-critical roles in 34 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

About the role

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers.  From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR. 

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force. 

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The Opportunity: As a Project Support Officer in KBR, you will assist in the delivery of critical defence projects by providing administrative and operational support. This role involves working closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of project activities. You will play an essential part in maintaining compliance, tracking progress, and supporting the team with various day-to-day project requirements.

This is a full-time permanent position, and can be based in either Melbourne or Canberra.

This position will require an active AGSVA NV1 clearance and the successful candidate must be willing to upgrade to an NV2. Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the planning, scheduling, and coordination of project activities to ensure timely delivery.
  • Maintain and update project documentation, including plans, reports, and registers.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication and project progress.
  • Provide administrative assistance to project managers, including meeting scheduling, minute-taking, and correspondence management.
  • Monitor project risks and issues, assisting in the implementation of mitigation strategies.
  • Support the monitoring of project budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with procurement, inventory management, and logistics for project-related activities.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery.

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:

Essential:

  • Proven experience in project support, administration, or coordination roles.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • NV1/NV2 security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in the defence or government sector.
  • Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, or Primavera).
  • Understanding of defence project frameworks, such as CASG processes or ASDEFCON requirements.
  • Certification in project management will be advantageous.

What you'll be responsible for

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    Project Initiation

    Manage people, materials, and budget to ensure they are efficient and effective in achieving the project objectives

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    Project Coordination

    Coordinate people and processes to ensure the effective and timely running of a project

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    Program and Project Risk Management

    Identify, assess, and manage risks that may impact the program or project's success

Skills you'll need

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    Collaboration

    Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals

  • Prioritization

    Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions

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    Verbal communication

    Speaks clearly to convey information effectively to a target audience

Meet the team

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