Project Support Officer
Provide administrative support in the delivery of projects.
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What's it like to be a Project Support Officer?
Project Support Officers assist managers with the planning and administrative tasks associated with projects. They work within teams to solve problems and help ensure the timely delivery of projects. Project Support Officers often work in public administration and in other industries such as construction and civil engineering.
Tasks and duties
- Responding to enquiries, resolving issues and providing customer service.
- Assisting with the hiring and management of project staff.
- Assisting with the preparation of contracts, policies and project reports.
- Advising Project Managers on work undertaken by contractors, and matters affecting project delivery timelines.
How to become a Project Support Officer
You can work as a Project Support Officer without formal qualifications, but they may be beneficial. Administrative experience is typically preferred by employers. Some on-the-job training may be provided.
- Consider completing a vocational qualification, such as a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (BSB40920), or a Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820). These courses provide practical skills and knowledge to prepare you for a career in project management. Alternatively, a short course may provide you with basic knowledge and skills.
- Alternatively, complete a bachelor degree in business, commerce, information technology or a related field. This will provide a broader base of knowledge and may provide improved career outcomes. Look for internship opportunities while studying to gain some experience.
- Consider gaining administrative experience in a role such as Executive Assistant.
- With experience and a higher qualification such as a Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you could progress into a senior role as a Project Manager.
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Latest Project Support Officer reviews
Dec 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Diploma of Project Management
Experience
Less than a year
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
As a civil engineer I give professional concepts and get solutions that contribute to the progress of the projects.
Assists the project team by providing a professional level of administrative like ci...
The challenges
I would like to work more hours
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Oct 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Health Science
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
It’s rewarding, varied and good work life a balance. Good opportunity to learn the ins and outs of projects, and organisational operations
The challenges
Sometimes the work is repetitive and it can err towards admin focus
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