Job Description
The Opportunity
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This role offers the chance to play a key part in uplifting and modernising maintenance and sustainment practices within a complex program environment. You will drive the improvement of the Product Baseline (PBS), addressing legacy data misalignment to ensure accuracy, consistency, and control. Working within a deliverables-based framework, you will help align baseline data, documentation, and toolsets while contributing to the adoption of digital content management practices. Your work will directly support long-term sustainment outcomes under the Maritime Sustainment Model (MSM), enabling more efficient, integrated, and future‐ready operations. This is a permanent full‐time opportunity and is based in Garden Island, Sydney.
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Responsibilities
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Lead delivery of the Product Baseline (PBS) Maintenance Baseline uplift, ensuring alignment with sustainment priorities and stakeholder objectives.
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Plan and oversee end‐to‐end technical delivery (data extraction, analysis, updates, and baseline integration) to meet schedule and quality targets.
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Ensure baseline integrity and compliance across systems, data, and documentation, managing associated risks.
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Act as the primary technical interface with stakeholders and customers, supporting delivery, risk mitigation, and handover.
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Manage project planning, scheduling, risk, and progress to achieve milestones within agreed timeframes.
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Monitor and manage risks, constraints, and impacts across resources, schedule, and cost.
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Support financial and workforce oversight, including budget awareness and recruitment activities.
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Lead and mentor the team, providing direction, prioritisation, and technical guidance.
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Foster strong stakeholder relationships and a collaborative team environment.
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Drive continuous improvement across products, processes, and services.




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Essential Qualifications
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As the ideal candidate you will bring:
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Relevant vocational qualification in a technical trade or engineering discipline.
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Proven project management experience.
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Extensive experience in Defence maintenance, including experience in a leadership role.
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Experience in maintenance management and leading teams to develop and manage Product Baseline data and documentation.
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Strong knowledge of Defence maintenance and configuration management systems (e.g., CMT-U, AMPS,
APLCRATES/NAVALLOW).
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Solid understanding of contemporary maintenance practices and Defence supply support procedures.
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Working knowledge of IPS/ILS artefacts, LSAR and ANPs.
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Strong leadership and team management capability in high‐tempo environments.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Eligible for an AGSVA Defence Security Clearance (minimum NV1).
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Eligible for ITAR clearance.
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Desirable Experience
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Higher qualification in engineering, technical trade, or maritime discipline.
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Experience as a Waterfront Engineer or Ship Superintendent (Defence).
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Experience leading planned and breakdown maintenance activities.
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Strong technical knowledge of marine systems.
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All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance.
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What We Will Offer You
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A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work.
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Flexible working.
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Market-competitive salary (including annual reviews).
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Paid parental leave.
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Income protection.
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Corporate rewards.
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Salary packaging/Novated leasing.
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Employee stock purchase plans.
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Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance.
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Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways.
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📌 Project Lead (Maintenance Baseline Uplift) (New South Wales)
🏢 Kbr
📍 New South Wales