The key duties of the position include The Role We seek strongly motivated individuals who are future focused with excellent leadership and analytical skills, who have the drive, integrity and passion to complete challenging and exciting work that directly contributes to our national security. You will lead and manage the scoping, designing and creation of world class ICT and digital capabilities across one of Defence's key ICT programs, integrating solutions to realise positive capability outcomes. You be part of a team to define, assess and evaluate project performance against agreed plans and the implementing strategies in order to achieve project capability realisation outcomes. Positions are ideal for a project manager who has proven successful experience specialising in overseeing and managing transformational projects (in particular cloud initiatives) and is looking to take the next step in their career. We recognise the professional skills, experience of veterans, and are keen to use your talent and commitment to Defence. 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 Provide specialist advice to define capability requirements, conduct planning, monitoring and controlling of products across the Defence Capability Life Cycle. Lead and prepare the development of timely and high quality agendum, issues papers, and minutes for capability committees to senior Defence leaders to assist in their decision-making. Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. Develop detailed project plans, track progress, and proactively identify and mitigate risks. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in project management practices. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and milestones. Lead, mentor and guide project teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment. Positions are varied and we seek proven successful project management skills across: Capability planning, scheduling Benefits and need realisation Workforce planning, resource and cost modelling Materiel acquisition and sustainment planning across assets and disposal of materiel systems Our Ideal Candidate Understanding of Australia's strategic policy, legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence mission requirements. Knowledge of Defence capability and the One Defence Capability System. Ability to organise complex activities involving multiple stakeholders in a limited period. Manage and monitor core elements and staff associated with programs/products. Proven success in delivering and managing project and program interdependencies including: Defence capability needs and benefits management Capability lifecycle, control and risk management Scheduling, planning, requirements definition Stakeholder management, organisational governance Contractor deliverables, tender evaluation, source selection, financial management Demonstrated technical skills in cloud architecture, networking, and security Analysis, controlling and evaluating logistic support requirements Workforce capacity analysis, development and maintenance of capacity planning artefacts, systems and tools, developing capacity planning strategies, and action plans. We seek proven successful project management skills across: ICT, specifically relating to Cloud Environments ICT Infrastructure Networking Knowledge or familiarity with Systems Engineering Process, including requirements Management/Test & evaluation.
