- $124,393 - $140,315 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Sydney CBD - NSW

The Role
The EL 1 Product Manager leads the sustainment, optimisation and lifecycle management of complex Defence capabilities within the Diving, Autonomous and Signature Systems Program Office.

The role is accountable for developing and implementing product management strategies that ensure capability systems remain safe, available, effective and aligned with Defence and Navy operational requirements. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the EL 1 provides leadership in managing technical, commercial, governance and stakeholder challenges, balancing performance, risk, cost and schedule outcomes. The Product Manager will be expected to work with functional leads; engineering, logistics, commercial, and customers within Army to ensure coordinated delivery of sustainment efforts across diving and hyperbaric system capability.

The position leads multidisciplinary teams, manages resources, drives continuous improvement and fosters a high-performing workforce to achieve strategic objectives. Working closely with Defence, ARMY, Navy and industry stakeholders, the EL 1 Product Manager ensures effective capability sustainment, transition and asset management across the capability lifecycle while delivering value-for-money outcomes for Defence.

Defence roles cover a diverse range of workplace environment requirements. These may include physical tasks or working in conditions that are not typical of an office setting. Candidates should consider these requirements when assessing their suitability for the role. For more information, please contact the nominated contact officer.





Requirement to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

About our Team
Maritime Sustainment Division (MSD) operates within the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group delivering in-service support to Navy and Army along with delivering new capability to Government. MSD is embarking on transformational change to establish the Maritime Sustainment Model and ensure the organisation is able to respond to emerging demands and strategic priorities.

The Diving, Autonomous and Signatures System Program Office sits within MSD and delivers sustainment support to a number of Navy and Army assets for Defence diving operations and autonomous maritime capabilities. You will enjoy Australian Public Service conditions that include an attractive salary package and flexible, family-friendly working arrangements.

Our staff have access to flexible working hours with opportunities for part-time and home-based work. Defence provides employees with a superannuation contribution of 15.4 per cent, higher than most industries, with the opportunity for you to make additional personal contributions. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff, and welcome interested candidates to apply to join our team.



Defence is committed to recruiting the right people, in the right jobs, at the right time - whether it is creating, acquiring or delivering Defence capability. Our greatest asset is our people.

Our Ideal Candidate
As an APS EL 1 Product Manager, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong suite of leadership, stakeholder engagement and product management capabilities essential to delivering complex Defence capability outcomes. They will possess the strategic insight to lead product management activities in dynamic environments, developing and implementing sustainment and lifecycle management strategies that optimise capability performance, availability, cost and risk. Additionally, they will build and maintain productive relationships across Defence, Navy and industry, using strong communication and influencing skills to achieve shared outcomes.

Success in the role requires sound judgement, the ability to navigate complex technical, commercial and governance challenges, and experience leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver results. They will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, provide clear and evidence-based advice to senior leaders, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Above all, they will demonstrate Defence values and a strong commitment to delivering value-for-money outcomes that enhance and sustain Australia's maritime capability. Your application should address these capabilities and demonstrate how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role.

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📌 EL 1 - Product Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Department Of Defence
📍 Sydney