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Deputy Project Manager (NV2 Defence)

Summary

Deputy Project Manager supporting the Air Combat Program, coordinating project schedules, risks, budgets, and governance within the Defence Capability Life Cycle framework. Requires NV2 security clearance.

About The Role:

This position will provide support to the Deputy Project Management
statement of work at a DSS Skill Level 3 and work under limited
direction to perform and achieve moderately complex tasks within an
integrated workforce. They will liaise with stakeholders of all levels,
building good working relationships and providing a point of contact for
enquiries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To make timely and effective capability decisions, the Air Combat Program requires the development of high quality, reliable documentation to capture key information in the Capability Life Cycle (CLC).
  • Assist in the coordination and ongoing management and delivery of the respective project tasks and milestones.
  • Ensure a high level of integration and consistency in the management of multiple projects and schedules across the Branch and Air Combat Program (ACP) sub-program element.
  • Within the ACP, provide ACP sub-program support to the multi-disciplined project teams and coordinate project activities including support to strategic planning for managing resources and sub-program priorities
  • Coordination for the ACP sub-program management of schedules, risk, budgets, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns relating to sub-program progress and issues in accordance with organisational requirements;
  • Provide direction and clearly articulate goals to achieve sub-program and project objectives;
  • Actively manage working relationships to understand stakeholder requirements and expectations with the view or minimise stakeholder risk to scope, schedule and budget;
  • Assist with the development of the ACP sub-program team, providing ongoing mentoring, training and professional development
  • Support the project teams with the integration and engagement of the program and project governance framework, ensuring consistency and transparency in reporting tools and optimum use of functionality
  • Identify and interpret relevant legislation, policies, strategies, business and team requirements and apply these to the work area
  • Engage and negotiate with stakeholders on complex issues to achieve business outcomes; and Work collaboratively, build and sustain effective relationships.

About You:

  • Bachelor Degree-Project Management
  • Certificate IV-Project Management
  • Certificate III-Business
  • Project Management-Level 2 (4-7 years)
  • Stakeholder Engagement-Level 2 (4-7 years)
  • Defence Acquisition-Level 2 (4-7 years)
  • Defence Capability Life Cycle-Level 2 (4-7 years)
  • Defence Documentation Standards-Level 2 (4-7 years)
  • Governance-Level 2 (4-7 years) Project Administration-Level 2 (4-7 years)
  • Project Coordination-Level 2 (4-7 years)
  • Risk and Issues Management-Level 1 (1-3 years)
  • Strategic Advice-Level 2 (4-7 years)
  • Team Leadership-Level 2 (4-7 years) Hypersonics-Level 2 (4-7 years)
  • NV2 Security Clearance

If this sounds like you, wed love to hear from you.
Working in defence means being part of a team that values collaboration, problem-solving, and purpose-driven work. You'll have the chance to develop your skills, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to something that makes a real difference.

Job ID: L43YXVVV

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