Project Support Officer - EMPA, Perth

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Job Title

Job Title Project Support Officer - Perth, EMPA

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN3659

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent

Contract Type

Contract Type Full-Time

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Job Description

About the business and the role
We have a great opportunity for a Project Support Officer to join our Environmental Management Planning and Approvals (EMPA) team. As a Global Consultancy with a “One Team” approach, we are looking for a superstar to join the team in our new Perth office.
In this role you will be a key project support contact for the APAC wide EMPA service line, working closely with our Environmental Assessment, Planning, GIS, Social Performance and Landscape Architecture teams. You will work collaboratively with our consultants on our range of interesting and multi-discipline projects across the APAC region.
Job tasks and responsibilities
You will be a self-sufficient candidate who can work autonomously and be proactive in working with local teams and the wider APAC group. You will bring a positive energy and drive to do great work. Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Assistance with project administration and workflow management (including financial).
• Project scheduling and systems updates
• Supporting consultants with management of sub-consultant and client financial and project management, including project setup in systems such as Vantage Point.
• Assistance to team with business and project planning.
• Provision of research and analytical support to the consultant team.
• Preparation of technical graphics, and figures for reports and presentations.
• Data entry and basic data analysis.
• Using Vantage Point and other metrics to ensure project elements are continually monitored (e.g. unbilled WIP reports, invoicing and credit notes on behalf of PM’s).
• Ensuring that authorization processes, policies and practices are communicated and followed (e.g. expenses, expenditure, equipment).
• Technical Discipline / Service Line specific assistance

Key Responsibilities

Skills and experience
Ideally you should demonstrate experience working within a professional consulting environment and have ambition to keep progressing your career by challenging yourself as well as having:

• Typically 3-6 years’ experience in a project support role coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications (desirable).
• Financial management understanding
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Reliability and ability to complete tasks on time and on budget.
• Effective communication skills with colleagues and clients.
• Competency in project support tasks with an interest in project management.
•  A proactive and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and aptitude with other technical and graphics software packages.
• Flexibility and creativity in approaching new tasks and learning.

Skills and experience
Ideally you should demonstrate experience working within a professional consulting environment and have ambition to keep progressing your career by challenging yourself as well as having:

• Typically 3-6 years’ experience in a project support role coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications (desirable).
• Financial management understanding
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Reliability and ability to complete tasks on time and on budget.
• Effective communication skills with colleagues and clients.
• Competency in project support tasks with an interest in project management.
•  A proactive and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and aptitude with other technical and graphics software packages.
• Flexibility and creativity in approaching new tasks and learning.

Our benefits at SLR include
Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:

• Hybrid work model (in-office & from home) - you choose where you work best.
• Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 14 weeks primary carer and 6 weeks secondary carer leave.
• Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and up to 3 professional memberships subsidised by SLR.
• Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates.
• Access to The Hive – an SLR platform of employee benefits, discounts, discounts (from 100’s of major retailers) reward, recognition and wellbeing
• Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease and superannuation) an online corporate uniform shop where you get $100 annually to spend, and an Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental and social well-being.

We know it can sometimes be difficult and frustrating applying for roles; wondering if the role is right for you and if your experience is right for SLR. Many people won’t apply for roles unless they feel they tick every box on the checklist. At SLR we look for many different skills and technical competencies and we’re always looking for how new team members can add value to the business and to our culture. If you think this role isn’t quite for you, but you have a desire to work with us, we’d still love to hear from you!

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr