Job Description
About the job Deputy Project Manager (NV2 Defence)
About The Role:
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 valuable 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 or 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; andWork 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
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
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.

📌 Deputy Project Manager (Nv2 Defence) (Canberra)
🏢 C4 Engineering Pty
📍 Canberra