The key duties of the position include The Role This role within the Collins Class Submarine Program (CSMP), Submarine Escape and Rescue System (SERS) Team will be accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex product management within an integrated workforce. The APS 6 Product Manager is accountable to ensure they have the knowledge of, and compliance with, legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence mission and policy requirements. They will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of their work. They will be required to: Exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures; Provide detailed product management technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development; Be a team coach or lead a team and be accountable to set work priorities and manage workflows; Be capable of building team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within the team; Identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders' needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes; Perform complex activities and tasks relating to product/system management and working to agreed priorities and outcomes; Deliver complex services and products through planning, organisation control and integration; Apply knowledge and experience to develop system based process and procedures; Develop Statements of Work and Request for Quotes using technical and professional knowledge and experience to meet Defence objectives; Work collaboratively with peers and stakeholders to understand their requirements and solve complex issues as part of a multi-disciplinary team; Interpret and comply with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks in the preparation and approval of submissions, estimates, specifications and documents; Be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development. Note: The successful applicant will require the ability and availability to participate in at least one annual offshore exercise, but no more than three, requiring between five and seven continuous days at sea in a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) surface vessel off the coast of Western Australia. 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. About our Team The Collins Submarine Program within the Naval Shipbuilding & Sustainment Group (NSSG) is responsible for the maintenance and programmed upgrade of Australia's Collins Class Submarines (CCSM). The Program works in partnership with the RAN and Industry to deliver the strategic submarine capability to the nation. The SERS Team facilitates governance and assurance oversight of the contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) Submarine Rescue System (SRS). This is achieved through SERS capability certification & support, annual offshore exercise support, and operations & acquisitions management support. 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 Collective Agreement . Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will: Be accountable for the development of product management strategies and plans, enabling delivery and reporting on the requirements and expectations of the management of Defence assets; Be accountable for the accurate completion of work within agreed schedules and requirements of product management plans to ensure that product management requirements are fully considered, costed and documented; Understand and apply product management policies, processes and procedures to support the product management of Defence assets; Engage and negotiate with stakeholders on complex issues to achieve business outcomes; Build and sustain productive working relationships to achieve product management outcomes; Investigate and identify product management risks and issues and take the initiative to provide solutions; Review, analyse and report upon product performance; Be accountable for the accurate completion of work timeframes, share own experiences with others and guide and coach less experienced employees; Analyse, develop and recommend product management options that achieve optimal use of Defence assets, balancing cost, opportunities and risks against desired asset performance; Translate, apply and implement the administrative, operational, contract management, technical and resource requirements for complex product management activities; Possess skills and experience in technical, logistics or product/system management; Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral); Have demonstrated experience in document control and assurance; Have a sound commercial and business acumen and a demonstrated understanding of the Defence industry sector in Australia; Exhibit leadership and management with demonstrated accomplishments; Be capable of managing multiple and competing stakeholders requirements; Have an exceptional attitude to challenges and change management.
