The key duties of the position include:

The Role

Reporting to the Sustainment Director, the Integrated Product Manager is accountable under broad direction for leading complex product management activities across capabilities including C-Band Radar, Space Surveillance Telescope, Overhead Persistent Infrared Radar and Joint Space Component. These capabilities directly support Space Domain Awareness and Control outcomes and contribute to Australia’s ability to understand, monitor and respond to activity in the space domain. The role leads an integrated workforce to deliver product strategies, work priorities, financial outcomes, performance reporting and effective asset management across the capability lifecycle.

It is responsible for developing and monitoring product management plans, coordinating technical, operational, commercial, financial and resource inputs, and ensuring sustainment activities are delivered effectively. The Integrated Product Manager balances cost, schedule, risk and capability performance to support informed decision-making. The role also drives governance, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement across a dynamic and strategically significant Defence space portfolio.

About our Team

Space Systems Branch acquires and sustains capabilities to support the four distinct space power roles conducted by the Australian Defence Force in support of Australia’s strategic priorities. The team comprises professionals from various disciplines including project management, engineering, commercial, and logistics. This multi-disciplinary team is composed of highly skilled and motivated Australian Public Service, Australian Defence Force and contracted personnel.





The team works from Brindabella Park offices in Canberra and maintains close collaboration with other parts of Defence and other Government Agencies.

Space Domain

Awareness and Control Systems Program Office (SDACSPO) is located in Edinburgh, South Australia and manages Space Domain Awareness and Control in-service capabilities and capabilities in acquisition, engaging with local, regional and international enterprise partners and suppliers, consisting of both foreign governments and industry, to provide support to the Capability Manager.

This demands a strong understanding of domestic and international space domain government frameworks and controls.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is a capable, collaborative and outcomes-focused leader who can operate with independence, sound judgement and accountability in a complex Defence workplace. They will bring strong product management, financial management, stakeholder engagement and people leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver practical outcomes.

They will be confident analysing complex information, providing clear advice, managing resources and supporting decisions that balance cost, risk, performance and capability needs. They will build and sustain productive relationships across Defence, industry, government and technical stakeholders,



working collaboratively to understand requirements, resolve issues, align priorities and influence outcomes. They will communicate with credibility, tailor advice for different audiences and represent the organisation effectively in discussions, working groups and governance forums.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership behaviours by thinking strategically, achieving results, cultivating productive working relationships, showing resilience and modelling integrity and professionalism.

This role will suit someone who is curious, adaptable and motivated to help shape the future of Defence space capa

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Getting to know the Department of Defence The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few.

We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers

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