Project Support Officer

Join our dedicated team as part of the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise at Nova Systems and help deliver enhanced maintenance solutions that support the ADF's warfighting readiness. You'll be contributing to national security outcomes while working on some of Defence's most strategically important programs.

We are seeking an experienced Project Support Officer to join our Maintenance Optimisation Project Teams, based in Brindabella Park and Garden Island, WA.

What you will be involved in:

• Delivering the Initial Maintenance Optimisation Plan for guided weapons across tri-service EO systems
• Managing individual Lines of Effort to maximise capability, reduce cost, and mitigate risk
• Supporting the development and execution of schedules, budgets, and action plans for maintenance reform
• Providing input to strategic planning for the future sustainment of new and existing guided weapons
• Applying Defence maintenance policies and ensuring compliance with EO and allied regulatory frameworks
• Contributing to long-term improvements in maintenance planning, safety, security, and system quality

What we would like from you:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Defence NV1 AGSVA security clearance
• Demonstrated experience in project management, guided weapons logistics, or maintenance planning
• Technical knowledge of Navy and/or guided weapons systems (highly regarded)
• Understanding of Defence maintenance, EO regulations, and systems compliance frameworks
• Ability to lead and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced project environment
• Strong analytical, coordination, and reporting skills
• Experience working with or within Defence or Defence industry is desirable

Life at Nova - it all adds up!

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

• Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
• Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities
• Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
• Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
• Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
• Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
• Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members
• Annual ANZ conference: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
• Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
• Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
• Free Flu Vaccination annually
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
• Nova Employee Company Share Offer
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
• Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don't like to take ourselves too seriously!

You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems

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Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Isabella in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3151 8215

Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Singapore. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve.

At Nova Systems, we provide highly specialised advice and solutions at scale, we are agile and ready to predict, react and respond. We refer to it as being "Optimised for Performance". Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate.

At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective. We are the smarts behind the solution.