Job Description

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- Lead the planning and execution of innovation and efficiency initiatives across the program
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- Identify opportunities to improve capability, availability, maintainability and overall sustainment performance
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- Provide governance, reporting and assurance across multiple initiatives
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- Lead, mentor and develop a team of innovation and project professionals
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- Drive a culture of continuous improvement across maintenance, engineering, supply chain, training and business management functions
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- Lead delivery of the Capability, Innovation and Efficiency (CIE) Program
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- Ensure outcomes are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards
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- Work across multiple stakeholder groups and Defence and engineering functions
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- Report to the CIE Manager
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Requirements

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- Minimum 5 years' experience managing complex projects, programs or initiatives in Defence, aerospace or engineering environments
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- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
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- Demonstrated experience developing business cases and delivering measurable operational or financial benefits
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- Deep understanding of project governance frameworks and delivery controls
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- Strong commercial and contractual acumen
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- Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
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- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, Aerospace/Aviation Management or a related discipline
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- Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance
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- Australian citizenship required
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- Satisfy police checks and employment screening verification
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- ITAR requirements may make nationality a factor in suitability
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates robust leadership in managing complex projects and programs within Defence, aerospace, or engineering environments, with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement. Capable of delivering measurable operational benefits while ensuring compliance with project governance frameworks and quality standards.

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Highest-signal resume keywords

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- Project Management
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- Stakeholder Management
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- Leadership
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- Governance Frameworks
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- Commercial Acumen
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ATS Optimization Keywords

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Hard Skills

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- Project Management
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- Business Case Development
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- Operational Benefits Delivery
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- Governance Frameworks
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- Contractual Acumen
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Soft Skills

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- Communication Skills
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- Negotiation Skills
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- Relationship Building
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Certifications & Qualifications

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- Tertiary Qualification in Engineering
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- Tertiary Qualification in Business
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- Tertiary Qualification in Aerospace/Aviation Management
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Industry Keywords

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- Defence
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- Aerospace
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- Engineering
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- Continuous Improvement
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- Innovation
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- Sustainment Performance
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- Capability Delivery
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- ITAR Requirements
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📌 TLS Integration Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Queensland