Purpose and Impact
The Project Development Support Officer plays a pivotal role within Amentum's Business Operations department, headquartered in Alice Springs. Reporting to the Business Process Manager, this position is a key contributor in the Project Development Office, providing administrative support to the Proposals and leadership teams. The role is responsible for managing purchase requisitions (PRs), supporting meetings, proposal requests, 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, and coordinated proposal management. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in business or project management, advanced computer literacy, strong stakeholder communication, and flawless time‐management and attention to detail.
Work Schedule
8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Essential Responsibilities
* Coordinate purchase requisitions (PRs) and proposal requests.
* 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.
* Coordinate and raise purchase requisitions (PRs) for all project related works.
* Assist with proposal requests and upload information to site systems and programs.
* Support Project Development administrative duties, including managing schedules, document control, coordinating meetings and tracking action items for project leadership.
* Facilitate communication between teams, drafting professional correspondence, presentations and stakeholder updates.
* Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain real‐time development status of all active projects.
* Operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision‐making skills.
* Promote and maintain health and safety practices/compliance at the site and within the workplace.
* Perform any other reasonable duties as requested.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands
Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting up to 10 kg, kneeling, standing, walking, routine sitting and constant use of speech/hearing for communication, constant mental alertness, and the ability to work under deadlines.
Security Clearance
Active U.S. Secret or TS/SCI Clearance; or equivalent Australian NV1 or Top‐Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Department of Defense Security Clearance.
Minimum Requirements
* Proficiency in filing systems, document management and version control.
* Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks in a fast‐paced environment.
* MS Office suite of tools with specific expertise in MS Excel.
Desirable
* SharePoint knowledge and experience.
* SAP knowledge and experience.
* Pricing experience.
* Proven experience working in large‐scale, complex projects.
Statement of Work Requirements
* At least 18 years of age.
* Able to read, write and speak English fluently.
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