The key duties of the position include The Role The EL 1 Project Manager will work within Submarines Combat Systems team, and will be required to perform and achieve complex to very complex project management work within an integrated workforce. The Project Manager will be a pivotal member of a small team involved in the detailed planning and management of longer term procurements and sustainment of leading edge capabilities. The Project Manager will be responsible to the Project Director and will work within a systems engineering and safety conscious environment. They will apply their expertise and acquired knowledge in the generation of key artefacts that will be utilised within Defence and when engaging with industry. They will require an in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements This role has been identified as requiring access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled technologies. The ITAR is United States (US) law that controls the manufacture, sale, use and access of defence and military end-use articles on the United States Munitions List. It is the policy of the US to deny exports of ITAR controlled technologies to proscribed countries. This may also apply to access by persons who hold or have held a citizenship, or current permanent residency, of said countries. Defence utilises workforce mechanisms to mitigate these restrictions, which will require applicants provide details of all current citizenships and permanent residencies, as well as previously held citizenships. Defence collects citizenship details to confirm an applicant's eligibility for the role and to maintain compliance with international obligations. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. About our Team Submarine Combat Systems Program within Naval Shipbuilding & Sustainment group (NSSG) is responsible for the acquisition and sustainment of the Collins Class Submarine Combat System. You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. Working for Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities. You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that are not always nine to five. Information on Defence employees' working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package that may respond to industry variations and a generous Superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement. If you require further information, please email nssg.submamarines.workforcemgt@defence.gov.au. Our Ideal Candidate We are seeking a high-performing, motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative Project Manager to join Submarines Division. Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of the Defence capability acquisition process. Project Management experience within a safety conscious systems engineering environment. Strong stakeholder relationship building skills. Good judgement with an innovative approach to problem solving. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong policy, project/ program management skills. Adaptability, resilience and flexibility with changing priorities.
