The key duties of the position include:
The Role
Maritime and Strategic Communications Systems Program Office (MSCSPO) is seeking multiple Product Managers. As a Product Manager, you will work within a blended APS, Military and Industry team and be accountable to use your technical knowledge of, and compliance with, legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.
You will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role. You will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to provide expert technical advice. You will provide detailed product management, technical and/or engineering advice in relation to complex systems. You will analyse, develop and recommend product management options that achieve optimal use of Defence capabilities, systems, balancing cost, opportunities and risks against desired capability performance.
About our Team
Comprised of four major elements, the Maritime and Strategic Communications Systems Program Office (MSCSPO) executive functions are:
* Maritime Communications Modernisation, including acquisition projects and the sustainment of associated capabilities;
* Naval and Shore Communications Sustainment Management Office in Sydney;
* Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt, at Exmouth WA, which operates and sustains the Very Low Frequency Submarine Broadcast capability; and
* Navigation Systems Sustainment.
Our Ideal Candidate
You are an experienced manager with knowledge of Maritime Communication and Navigation Systems. You will be a critical thinker, problem solver, focused on achievement of outcomes. Under the pressure of operational demands, you can plan, prioritise and communicate effectively to lead and manage a team.
The ideal candidate will be:
* Accountable to translate, apply and implement the technical and operational requirements for complex products.
* Accountable for sharing expertise, guiding and coaching less experienced employees.
* Accountable for managing and leading, setting priorities, development, implementation and monitoring of strategies and plans.
* Accountable for setting clear performance and behavioural standards, delegating responsibility.
* Engage, negotiate and sustain working relationships on complex to very complex issues and influence stakeholder requirements.
* Analyse, develop and recommend product management options, balancing cost, opportunities and risks against desired asset performance.
Eligibility
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
Getting to know the Department of Defence
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers