Transition Officer

Help coordinate the people, plans and activities required to successfully transition complex Defence capability into sustainment. Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future. Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to play an important role in supporting the successful transition of complex capability into sustainment and operational environments. As a Transition Officer, you will work closely with the Transition Lead and multidisciplinary teams to plan, coordinate and deliver capability transition activities. Working across engineering, logistics, commercial and sustainment functions, you will help bring together the information, people and activities required to keep transition outcomes moving forward. You’ll operate with a level of autonomy, using initiative and sound judgement to gather and analyse information, coordinate stakeholders, maintain transition products and identify emerging risks, issues and dependencies.

What You’ll Do

Working across project teams and stakeholder groups, you will support transition planning and delivery by coordinating activities, information and dependencies across engineering, logistics, commercial and sustainment functions. You will develop and maintain transition plans, schedules, action registers, reports and supporting documentation, while monitoring progress and identifying activities requiring additional engineering or cross‑functional input. You’ll coordinate stakeholder actions, follow up deliverables and help maintain momentum against key milestones. The role will also see you facilitate workshops and working groups, prepare concise briefings and management reports, and contribute to investigations, analysis and continuous improvement activities that support effective transition and sustainment outcomes.

About You

You are a motivated and highly organised professional who enjoys bringing structure to complex activities and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. You are comfortable dealing with information from multiple sources, engaging with a broad range of stakeholders and turning complex or dispersed information into clear, practical outputs. You will ideally bring:

• Experience supporting capability transition, change, implementation, project coordination or similar activities.
• Experience developing and maintaining plans, schedules, action registers, reports and project documentation.
• Strong stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and influence outcomes through consultation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, including the ability to bring together information from multiple sources.
• An ability to identify and monitor risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of briefings, reports and presentations.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Initiative and sound professional judgement when working with moderate autonomy.

Qualifications

You will hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant discipline, a bachelor degree in areas such as Business, Project Management, Management, Information Management, Logistics, Engineering or Information Technology, or bring demonstrated equivalent experience from a Defence, Government, industry or complex operational environment.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience within Defence, Government or another regulated environment would be highly regarded, particularly exposure to:

• Capability transition, implementation or change management.
• Sustainment or service delivery.
• Engineering, logistics, maintenance or operational support.
• PMO or project coordination.
• Business analysis or information management.
• Document control and reporting.
• Process and continuous improvement activities.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What it means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.