Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs. Tell me about this role: Amentum are seeking an NV1 Project Lead to deliver a Future Lead-In Fighter System (FLIFS) inclusive of aircraft, simulators, facilities, ground support equipment, and training materials. The FLIFS system will replace the existing Introductory Fighter Course (IFC) and Introductory Fighter Course - Air Combat Officer (IFC-A) systems at 79 Squadron and 76 Squadron and will train fast jet (combat) aircrew to the point where they commence conversion training to front line combat aircraft. You will be responsible to the Project Director and will work under limited direction to perform and achieve moderately complex tasks with a predominantly systems engineering workforce. The Team Lead will liaise with stakeholders at all levels, building good working relationships and providing a point of contact for project enquiries. This position is full time and required to be onsite at Russell Offices, Canberra. What will I be doing day to day? Develop high quality, reliable capability documentation and artefacts to capture key information in the Capability Life Cycle (CLC) and the One Defence Capability System (ODCS) Identify and interpret relevant legislation, policies, strategies, business and team requirements, and apply these to the work task Assist in the coordination and ongoing capability management and delivery of the respective capability management tasks and milestones Coordinate and support project schedules, risk, budgets, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns in accordance with organisational requirements Provide direction and clearly articulate goals to achieve project objectives, including knowledge management Minimise or eliminate capability risks, and resolve complex issues through active management of project team, Subject Matter Experts (SME) and stakeholders Provide ongoing mentoring, training and professional development of the project team, including maturing staff knowledge and skills in project delivery Who we’re Looking For: You are an experienced Project Manager who is confident in delivering leadership to the project team.You will possess strong written, presentation and communication skills and are confident engaging with senior stakeholders. You are comfortable interpreting policy, managing risk, and providing clear advice whilst delivering planned products on-time and to a high quality within the Aerospace Domain. You will prioritise strategic planning for managing resources, including the management of schedules, budgets, risk and preparation of briefings, submission, reports and presentations. What sort of skills do I need? Project Management qualification or institutional accreditation (Essential) Demonstrated experience leading a team risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting Strong writing skills, with experience preparing briefs, reports, correspondence, and governance documentation for senior stakeholders Capability Acquisition and Sustainment (CASG) experience is essential Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities Australian citizenship, NV1 clearance minimum, ITAR compliance What’s in it for me? Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as WFH where possible. Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion. Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program. Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation. With 27 years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we’re proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson, jeremy.parkinson@global.amentum.com .
