Project Officer

Location: SA, Australia

PROJECT OFFICER – FIXED TERM

We are currently seeking a Project Officer on a 12 month fixed-term contract to join our Specialised Pavements and projects team, supporting the delivery of an exciting project in Adelaide. 

Working closely with the project team, you will provide essential administrative and operational support across project delivery. This is a varied role with exposure to project administration, finance, procurement, reporting, document control and mobilisation activities.

We’re looking for someone highly organised, detail focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the project team.
• Support project financial administration including billing, invoicing, purchase orders and supplier/subcontractor payments.
• Assist with month-end activities and maintain accurate project and financial records.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation for site personnel as required.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities for project personnel.
• Maintain project document control systems and processes.
• Assist with quality documentation and project submissions.
• Coordinate meetings and provide general project support.
• Liaise with project teams, finance, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and project support. 

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years’ contract administration experience.
• 3+ years’ experience working with a large ERP system, ideally JD Edwards 9.2.
• Previous experience within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• High level of accuracy across data entry, records and documentation.
• Confident Microsoft Office 365 skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and ability to work both independently and as part of a project team.
   
• Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
• A suit of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
• Access to Perks @Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals and entertainment options.

• To join the Downer team please click “Apply Now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. 

  Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.