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 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 or minimise stakeholder risk to scope,



schedule and budget;
- Assist with the development of the ACP sub-program team, providing ongoing mentoring, training and career 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.

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📌 Deputy Project ManagerDefence) (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 C4 Engineering Pty
📍 Australian Capital Territory