Project Manager

The key duties of the position include: The Role You will be accountable for planning, coordinating, and delivering project outcomes in accordance with Defence governance frameworks, policies, and standards. Key responsibilities include managing schedule, risk, budget, and resources; preparing briefings, submissions, and reports; and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to communicate with influence, and sound judgement in applying project management methodologies. You will contribute to strategic planning, resolve issues through analysis of alternatives, and develop strategies to achieve project objectives. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. About our Team Integrated Warfighting Network Systems Program Office (IWNPO) is responsible for the acquisition, integration and sustainment of command, and control warfare systems for the Australian Defence Force across the country and in operational theatres overseas. These capabilities include computer applications that support planning and conduct of operations, including IT infrastructure and command and control systems for deployed military forces across the five Domains. IWNSPO acquires and sustains joint-information warfare capabilities that are mission critical to all three services of the Australian Defence Force. Our Ideal Candidate You are a customer-oriented problem solver who is focused on achievement of necessary outcomes. With multiple stakeholders to Satisfy and under the pressure of customers' operational demands, you can plan, prioritise and communicate effectively to ensure that team efforts are appropriately directed to meeting customers’ needs and keeping them informed. The successful candidates will have: • A superior record in project or product (sustainment) management and/or sustainment management. • Proven ability to achieve quality outcomes in a high tempo environment. • Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and develop plans and processes to enhance capability acquisition and/or sustainment. • The achievement of business outcomes. • Highly developed communication skills, self-drive, and initiative with the ability to influence others to achieve tasks and business objectives. • Strong commercial and business acumen and a demonstrated understanding or the ability to gain the understanding of the Defence Industry sector in Australia. • Excellent people management skills and experience in leading a high performing team. Eligibility Security Clearance: Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process. As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence environment. Getting to know the Department of Defence The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers