(HE06) $89,383- $96,550 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Part Time (0.8) | Fixed Term position to 30th June 2026
Location: SA
This is a fantastic opportunity be part of the Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability - a collaborative partnership between the University of Adelaide and UNSW.
The Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability was awarded to the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the University of Adelaide (UoA) and is one of six Trailblazer Universities Program grants awarded by the Department of Education.
The Trailblazer Universities Program aims to boost research and development and drive commercialisation outcomes with industry over the four years to 2025-26. The Defence Trailblazer will drive collaboration between Australian universities and businesses to deliver products to support the Australian Defence Force and Australia’s trusted allies, by:
- Accelerating defence capabilities in manufacturing robotics, information warfare, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence.
- Funding and building capability in small and medium size enterprises to remove our reliance on offshore businesses.
- Equip the defence sector with the graduates and researchers needed to generate and develop new ideas for our defence.
- Generate investments in facilities to support key technologies, including large format 3D additive manufacturing for hypersonic. applications, prototyping for ultra-precision optics and quantum sensing devices, and testing facilities for autonomous systems.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Support Officer to provide ongoing operational project support. This will include facilitating/supporting project planning and working groups, providing assistance to complete outstanding project tasks, coordinating meetings with internal and external stakeholders, providing advice to the Defence Trailblazer Executive Team and key stakeholders, providing administrative support and maintaining project documentation. The role will work with the Stream 2 Project Manager and DTB Executive to implement efficient and effective project and stream reporting.
To be successful you will need:
- Proven experience in providing high quality project support and coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and manage multiple competing priorities within Projects.
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills that demonstrate the ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders and staff at all levels.
- Experience in supporting Working Groups / Stakeholder Groups, with a demonstrated ability to take responsibility for progressing action items.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise a competing workload.
- Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.
Some interstate travel throughout the duration of tenure may be required.
Qualification/s:
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
- The successful candidate may be required to hold or attain an Australian government security clearance.
The Path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your division's broader role
The Division of Research and Innovation leads the University's research strategic planning. It manages research, partnerships, prioritises investment in strategic initiatives, and responds to changes in the external environment.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/research/about-us/
How to Apply
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.
***Applications close 11:55pm, Monday April 28th 2025**
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Margaret Law
General Manager, Technology, Development and Commercialisation
P: M: +61 448 778 788
E: margaret.law@adelaide.edu.au
You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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