Exciting opportunity for an experienced project administrator to join a great organisation within the defence industry that supports career progression and development pathways for their people.
THE ORGANISATION
We are partnering with a premier Australian Systems Integration specialist that has been a pillar of the Australian Defence and surveillance landscape for over 25 years. This is an opportunity to join a business that designs and manufactures cutting-edge electronic and software-intensive systems—from world-leading radar technology to deployable command and control centers.
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THE ROLE
Working closely with Project Managers and Lead Engineers, you will coordinate the administrative and operational lifecycles of high-technology projects. Your day-to-day will involve:
- Administer project-related documentation, including risk registers, action item registers, schedules, budgets, and project tracking information.
- Assist in the production of project management outputs such as reports, plans, templates, letters, and proposals.
- Support the preparation of tender responses with administrative assistance.
- Maintaining detailed project plans, schedules, and resource trackers.
- Managing technical records, compliance documents, and vendor-related approvals (PO/Invoicing).
- Acting as a central point of contact for internal engineering teams, external vendors, and government partners.
- Preparing structured status reports, meeting agendas, and tracking action items to ensure no deadline is missed.
- Ensuring all project outputs align with ISO standards and specific security frameworks.
To be successful, you will need to demonstrate your experience in:
- Experience: 2+ years in a project coordination or support role, ideally within an engineering, manufacturing, or technology-focused environment.
- Tech Savvy: High proficiency in MS Office 365 (Project, Excel, Word) and experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar is a plus).
- Detail Driven: An eagle eye for accuracy in document handling and scheduling.
- Communication: Professional etiquette with the ability to translate technical updates into clear reports.
- Eligibility: Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be Australian Citizens and eligible to hold a high-level Australian Government Security Clearance.
Essential Requirements for this Role:
- Must be an Australian Citizen
- Hold a Defence Security Clearance or be willing to obtain one
- National Police Clearance
WHY APPLY?
- Stability & Growth: Join a stable, 140+ strong workforce with a long-term pipeline of sovereign capability projects.
- Innovative Culture: Work on projects that shape the future of surveillance and electronics.
- Flexible Environment: Benefit from a collaborative culture that values work-life balance and professional development.
To apply, please follow the apply now prompts.
For more information, please email Chanel Hirons chanel.hirons@randstad.com.au or call on 0437491824 for a confidential discussion.
ARE YOU OPEN TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES OR KNOW SOMEONE?
I have partnered up with companies within Engineering, Defence, Manufacturing and Supply Chain industries who are looking for talented individuals who are looking for growth and development or masters admin or support - if this is you, I would love to hear from you!
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
