Job Description
About the Role
n We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of critical Defence capability within the Electronic Warfare and Intelligence Systems (EWIS) workplace.
n Working within a complex stakeholder landscape, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing Defence projects through the capability lifecycle, from concept development and acquisition through to in-service support and sustainment. You will work closely with Commonwealth stakeholders, industry partners, and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver outcomes that directly contribute to Australia's national security objectives.
n This role presents an opportunity to support some of Defence's most advanced and strategically important Electronic Warfare programs while applying best-practice project management principles in a highly regulated environment.
n What You'll Be Involved With:
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Manage the delivery of Defence capability projects in accordance with the One Defence Capability System (ODCS) and Commonwealth governance frameworks.
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Coordinate project schedules, budgets, risks, opportunities, resources and reporting requirements.
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Support project progression through Defence capability lifecycle gates and decision points.
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Develop and contribute to Cabinet submissions, project briefs, business cases, procurement documentation and governance artefacts.
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Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Defence, Defence Delivery Group (DDG), Australian Defence Force (ADF), industry partners and international stakeholders.
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Lead project planning activities, including development of project schedules, work breakdown structures and milestone tracking.
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Manage project risks and issues, maintaining registers and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
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Support acquisition and sustainment contract management activities, including Statement of Work (SOW) development and contract deliverable reviews.
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Coordinate Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) activities to support capability introduction, transition and sustainment.
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Produce high-quality project status reports, dashboards, executive briefings and committee papers
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