PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Project Development Support Officer plays a pivotal role within Amentum’s Engineering, Projects, Integration & Construction (EPIC) department, headquartered in Alice Springs. Reporting to the Proposals
Manager, this position is a key contributor in the Project Development Office to provide administrative support to the leadership team. This role will be responsible for coordinating reporting, document control and
heavily supporting the lifecycle of proposals, costings and scheduling execution. This position ensures seamless project execution by providing insights, comprehensive reporting, administrative and proposals coordination. Ideally, the successful candidate will have a qualification in business or project management. Advanced computer literacy, ability to communicate well with stakeholders and flawless time management is essential.
Responsibilities include, yet not limited to:
- Assist in proposals, costings and scheduling planning, execution and reporting.
- Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders.
- Provide administrative support to the Project Development Office leadership team.
- Organize meetings, prepare agendas and track action items.
- Ensure project documentation is maintained and transitioned effectively.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in tracking project milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
- Prepare detailed project reports, compile data-driven insights, and support decision-making with clear documentation.
- Manage schedules, coordinate meetings, and track action items for project leadership. This includes overseeing document control, ensuring accurate version tracking and compliance with company policies.
- Facilitate communication between project teams, clients, and vendors, ensuring clarity in project expectations. This includes drafting professional correspondence, presentations, and stakeholder updates.
- Support adherence to governing policies, project governance frameworks, and industry standards.
- Provide operational support for budget estimates, cost analysis, and change variation management with detailed documentation.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain real-time development status of all active projects.
- Support the continuous improvement program of the project development department. Demonstrate the ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening, and decision-making skills.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations using MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project to support project documentation and communication efforts
- Ensure, promote, and maintain health and safety practices/compliance at the site and within the workplace.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as requested.