At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project management and coordinate tasks for the Air Combat Program.
- Company: Join a dynamic defence team focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, mentorship, and contribute to meaningful projects.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 78750 - 96250 $ per year.
This position will provide support to the Deputy Project Management statement of work at a DSS Skill Level 3 and work under limited direction to perform and achieve moderately complex tasks within an integrated workforce. They will liaise with stakeholders of all levels, building good working relationships and providing a point of contact for enquiries.
Key Responsibilities:
- To make timely and effective capability decisions, the Air Combat Program requires the development of high quality, reliable documentation to capture key information in the Capability Life Cycle (CLC).
- Assist in the coordination and ongoing management and delivery of the respective project tasks and milestones.
- Ensure a high level of integration and consistency in the management of multiple projects and schedules across the Branch and Air Combat Program (ACP) sub-program element.
- Within the ACP, provide ACP sub-program support to the multi-disciplined project teams and coordinate project activities including support to strategic planning for managing resources and sub-program priorities.
- Coordination for the ACP sub-program management of schedules, risk, budgets, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns relating to sub-program progress and issues in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Provide direction and clearly articulate goals to achieve sub-program and project objectives.
- Actively manage working relationships to understand stakeholder requirements and expectations with the view to minimise stakeholder risk to scope, schedule and budget.
- Assist with the development of the ACP sub-program team, providing ongoing mentoring, training and professional development.
- Support the project teams with the integration and engagement of the program and project governance framework, ensuring consistency and transparency in reporting tools and optimum use of functionality.
- Identify and interpret relevant legislation, policies, strategies, business and team requirements and apply these to the work area.
- Engage and negotiate with stakeholders on complex issues to achieve business outcomes.
- Work collaboratively, build and sustain effective relationships.
About You:
- Bachelor Degree - Project Management
- Certificate III - Business
- Project Management - Level 2 (4-7 years)
- Stakeholder Engagement - Level 2 (4-7 years)
- Defence Acquisition - Level 2 (4-7 years)
- Defence Capability Life Cycle - Level 2 (4-7 years)
- Defence Documentation Standards - Level 2 (4-7 years)
- Governance - Level 2 (4-7 years)
- Project Administration - Level 2 (4-7 years)
- Project Coordination - Level 2 (4-7 years)
- Risk and Issues Management - Level 1 (1-3 years)
- Strategic Advice - Level 2 (4-7 years)
- Team Leadership - Level 2 (4-7 years)
- Hypersonics - Level 2 (4-7 years)
- NV2 Security Clearance
Working in defence means being part of a team that values collaboration, problem-solving, and purpose-driven work. You'll have the chance to develop your skills, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to something that makes a real difference.
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