Sustainment Management Role
Join us to play a key role in managing a portfolio of systems that contribute to understanding and managing the space domain.
About the Job
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Sustainment Manager to join our team based in Canberra, Adelaide or Melbourne. You will be responsible for developing and implementing sustainment strategies to ensure the availability, reliability, and effectiveness of our systems.
* Develop and manage sustainment plans - Plan maintenance, upgrades, and obsolescence management while integrating with Defence asset frameworks.
* Oversee programs and contracts - Manage sustainment services, monitor budgets, ensure compliance, and govern complex technical contracts.
* Maintain stakeholder relationships - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, international allies, and industry partners in space domain awareness and control.
* Ensure technical integrity and resource management - Support system calibration, documentation, configuration control, and oversee logistics for specialised components and secure data pathways.
* Manage risks and monitor performance - Assess and mitigate sustainment risks while tracking and reporting on operational effectiveness
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Relevant Qualifications & Experience - Degree in engineering, IT, physics, business, or project management, with experience in Defence, sustainment, logistics, or complex technical systems.
* Project & Contract Management - Skilled in managing technical projects, Defence contracts (ASDEFCON), and sustainment programs, ideally with certifications like PRINCE2 or PMP.
* Resource & Risk Management - Expertise in logistics, supply chain management, asset lifecycle planning, and assessing risks in interconnected systems.
* Stakeholder Engagement - Ability to collaborate with Defence personnel, technical experts, industry partners, and international allies.
* Strong Communication Skills - Capable of conveying complex technical and program information clearly to diverse audiences.
Benefits
* Be part of a dynamic team working on complex and impactful projects.
* Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
* A collaborative and supportive work environment.
* Access to exclusive industry benefits and discounts.
* A comprehensive remuneration package including salary, superannuation, and annual leave.
Others
Our work is highly complex and confidential; applicants must be Australian citizens with a minimum NV1 security clearance. Additionally, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may be necessary. In some cases, this may impose restrictions on individuals who are dual citizens, permanent residency, or former nationality of specific countries as outlined in ITAR 126.1.