Kinexus has partnered with the Australian Signals Directorate to assist in sourcing experienced Project Managers to plan and manage the delivery of projects across a number of business areas. ASD is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests. On offer is an initial 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extensions. This role will be based on-site in Canberra (ACT), and does not offer the opportunity for candidates to upgrade their clearance - a TSPV clearance is essential for this role. Key duties and responsibilities: Provide leadership and management of a multi-disciplined project team and supervise and oversee all aspects of very complex project activities including finance, commercial, technical, risk, schedule, human resources and industry relationships. Accountable for managing and leading a team, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people. Provide strategic advice to senior management, project teams and stakeholders on whole of life considerations. Review established technical, operational, professional and administrative activities, procedures, practices and project management methodologies and advise on the development of project management best practice and the Australian Signals Directorate reform initiatives. Integrate risk and opportunity management into planning, decision making and priority setting. Build and sustain a network of key stakeholders, communicate with influence and negotiate effectively. Engage and influence the Australian Signals Directorate senior leadership and provide key link between senior executives and the Australian Signals Directorate employees. Assess and evaluate project performance against agreed plans and implement strategies to achieve project outcomes. Initiate resolution of issues by identifying and developing solutions through analysis of alternative courses of action and their implications. Accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes and quality requirements, share own expertise with others, guide and mentor less experienced staff and work collaboratively to achieve business outcomes. Why Kinexus? Kinexus has been supplying contractors to Federal Government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances. DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals. Dedicated account manager, who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care. Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework. Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super. We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free. Regular visits for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events. We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice. We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field. All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Grace Meadows on 61 2 9492 7516 . LI-GM SCR-grace-meadows
