The key duties of the position include The Role The Land Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare (LISREW) Program is seeking a Project Manager who is able to conduct complex project management operations within an integrated workforce consisting of members of the Australian Defence Force, Australian Public Service and Contracted personnel. The successful candidate will have knowledge of and be compliant with legislative frameworks, government decision-making processes and Defence's mission and policy requirements, and be capable of holding a TOP SECRET Negative Vetted (NV) Level Two (2) security clearance. Our Project Manager will work independently, with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of work outcomes. They will be required to exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy, and in the application of LISREW business practices and procedures. The LISREW Project Manager will be responsible for several key outputs including the provision of detailed project management planning and advice; technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work packages in the LISREW Program; and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development lines-of-effort. As a Project Manager, the successful candidate will conduct considerable stakeholder engagement on a range of complex, technical issues. The Project Manager will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders' needs and expectations to achieve work, unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable for contributing towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development. Approximately 30% of the Project Manager role will focus on supporting LISREW program-level governance. This includes coordinating governance forums, contributing to the preparation of high-quality briefs and artefacts, maintaining registers (such as risks, issues, decisions, and actions), and supporting consistent governance practices across the program, nested beneath Branch and Division policy and guidelines. The successful candidate will assist in enabling risk-informed decision-making by ensuring accurate and timely reporting is provided to the programs senior leadership and governance bodies. 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 The Land Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare (LISREW) Program is a diverse hybrid workforce of highly professional ADF, APS and contractors. The LISREEW program's role is to modernise and sustain capabilities that help to create decision advantage or provide electronic protection to the integrated Land Force. LISREW has the lead for establishing the Land Targeting Enterprise (LTE) as a key pillar of the Defence Targeting Enterprise. Our Ideal Candidate LISREW Program is seeking an ideal candidate who is proactive and outcomes-focused project manager with strong organisational skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to deliver project in a complex program environment while supporting effective governance and risk-informed decision-making. To be successful in this role you will: Strong experience in end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, risk management and reporting within a program environment. Proven ability to coordinate and support program governance forums, including the preparation of meeting packs, minutes and action tracking. Have strong written and oral communication including demonstrate interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude to relationship building with relevant stakeholders. Possess well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Defence or Government project management framework, policies and reporting requirements. Be results focused with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Demonstrate ability to elicit requirements and develop solutions to meet agreed outcomes. Be able to work in a fluid environment by remaining flexible, agile and adaptable. Demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Have the ability to operate with a strategic focus.
