Job Description

SENIOR ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER – ISANO / SYSTEMS INTEGRATION n

Location: Symonston, ACT

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Work arrangement: Full time onsite preferred

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Initial term: 2 November 2026 to 30 June 2028

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Extension: 1 x 12 months, up to 220 working days

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Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

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Experience level: Level 3 – Advanced Practitioner

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Security clearance: NV1 required at commencement

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Interview: In-person attendance in Canberra is mandatory if shortlisted

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Azooa is seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineering Project Manager to support the establishment of the Integrated Sensor Architecture National Office under Project AMP06006.

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This senior role sits within a complex Army systems-integration environment and will coordinate the planning, governance and delivery activities needed to establish the national office and support its initial prototyping, integration, assurance and test-and-evaluation activities.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY n

The Integrated Sensor Architecture is a United States-developed military-off-the-shelf data standard designed to enable different sensors to integrate across a common network. The national office will provide integration advice, engineering support and assurance to help Land projects integrate sensor capabilities into tactical networks.

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You will work closely with the Systems Engineer, technical specialists, Army capability projects, Defence stakeholders, industry partners and external Integrated Sensor Architecture stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES n

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- Develop and maintain the AMP06006 Stage 2 Project Management Plan.
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- Manage the project work breakdown structure, schedule, risks and stakeholders.
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- Coordinate engineering, systems-integration, assurance and verification activities.
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- Manage delivery schedules, dependencies and risks across a multidisciplinary team.
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- Plan and track engineering reviews, technical-governance forums and project milestones.
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- Coordinate reporting on technical risks, engineering issues and integration activities.
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- Support engineering-assurance and standards-implementation outcomes.
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- Coordinate engagement with Army capability projects, industry partners and external stakeholders.
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- Manage project budget, schedule, resources and governance reporting.
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- Coordinate prototyping, trials and test-and-evaluation activities.
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- Produce and maintain project documentation, reports, technical artefacts and records.
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- Support knowledge transfer, handover and continuity of capability.
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MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE nn
- A master's degree or higher in Project Management, Program Management, Engineering Management, Business Administration, Management Studies or a closely related discipline.
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- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Computer Science, Systems Science or an equivalent technical discipline.
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- A recognised project-management accreditation, or immediate eligibility to obtain one, such as PMP, CPPM, CPPP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP Practitioner or equivalent.
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- At least 15 years of industry experience in engineering or project management, preferably within ICT environments.
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- Experience managing complex engineering, systems-integration, ICT, C4I or Defence capability projects.
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- A current NV1 clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain NV1 before commencement.
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- The ability to obtain and maintain any higher clearance required during the engagement.
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HIGHLY REGARDED nn
- Defence systems integration and interoperability.
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- Engineering standards implementation, architecture and technical assurance.
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- Verification and validation, test and evaluation, SEMP or TEMP environments.
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- Defence acquisition, sustainment or capability delivery.
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- Military sensor systems and tactical communications networks.
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- Open architectures and interoperability standards.
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- C4I,



battle-management or software-enabled capability systems.
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- PMBOK, PMMv2, Agile delivery and Defence project-governance frameworks.
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- Leading multidisciplinary teams in technically complex or high-risk environments.
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- Strategic engagement with senior APS, military and industry stakeholders.
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- Membership of Engineers Australia, AIPM, PMI or an equivalent professional body.
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SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE n

The successful candidate must hold a minimum NV1 clearance at commencement and maintain the required clearance throughout the engagement. An NV2 upgrade may be required during the contract.

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The role requires compliance with applicable ITAR requirements, Defence security and conduct requirements, mandatory training and the relevant probity framework. A three-month probation period applies to new contracted key personnel.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS n

The position is based at the Land Network Integration Centre in Symonston, ACT. Full-time onsite attendance is preferred. Limited non-permanent work-from-home or remote arrangements may be considered case by case.

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Candidates must confirm that they can attend an in-person interview in Canberra if shortlisted. Onsite interview attendance is mandatory.

RATE GUIDANCE n

Azooa's recommended maximum candidate rate is up to $166.85 per hour, including super.

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Azooa's recommended value-for-money position is approximately $133.58 per hour, including super. A submission around this rate is expected to present a particularly competitive commercial position where the candidate also demonstrates strong technical alignment.

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Candidates contracting through an ABN or ACN should provide their proposed rate excluding GST. Strong candidates seeking a rate above the value-for-money position, but within the recommended maximum, are still encouraged to apply.

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Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your qualifications and personal contribution to complex engineering, systems-integration, test-and-evaluation or C4I projects.

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Defence and Federal Government ICT Contracting

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