Engineering Program Manager – Canberra
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic engineering and program management advice to senior stakeholders up to Band 1 and DEPSEC level within NSSG.
* Lead and assure engineering process, governance and compliance across large, complex infrastructure programs.
* Establish and maintain engineering governance frameworks, including technical assurance, design reviews and decision‐making processes.
* Oversee and guide a design engineering technical assurance team, ensuring fit‐for‐purpose outcomes and adherence to agreed standards.
* Drive integration between engineering, program controls, schedule, cost and risk management functions.
* Ensure engineering activities align with program objectives, capability outcomes and Defence governance requirements.
* Provide independent technical and engineering assurance, identifying risks, gaps and remediation actions.
* Support senior decision‐making through clear, evidence‐based reporting, briefs and recommendations.
* Engage effectively with Commonwealth stakeholders, industry partners and internal delivery teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices, governance maturity and delivery performance.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience leading engineering process and governance within large, complex infrastructure or Defence programs.
* Proven program management experience delivering across multi‐disciplinary engineering environments, including schedule, risk and assurance.
* Experience providing senior‐level advisory support to executive stakeholders (SES/Band 1 and above).
* Strong background in technical assurance and oversight of engineering design teams, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and standards.
* Experience operating in high‐tempo, complex information or systems environments.
* Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem‐solving skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, maintenance, operations and support functions.
* Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and Project Management (or similar).
* NV1 Clearance is required for this role.
Location and Availability
This role is based in Canberra. For interstate candidates interested in relocation, relocation assistance will be available in line with our policy and eligibility will be assessed upon application.
Benefits
* Generous Parental Leave – Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks.
* Professional and Personal Development – Up to $5,000 per year allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used toward wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to well‐being activities.
* Additional Leave – Ranges from Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service.
* Flexibility – We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people.
* Dress For Your Day – We empower people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day, allowing personal expression that builds trust.
* Reward & Recognition Program – Offering exclusive discounts from major retailers, helping you save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more.
* Employee Assistance Program – Available for employees and family members.
* Annual Nova employee engagement – A great way to connect broadly and strengthen internal networks.
* Wellbeing Hub – Access to health and fitness content.
* Defence Health and Travel Insurance.
* Free Flu Vaccination annually.
* Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice.
* Nova Employee Company Share Offer.
* Inclusive, collaborative, supportive culture.
* Social activities throughout the year.
Veteran Employment
Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Support is provided through reserve leave and top‐up pay entitlements. All applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.
Application Process
Apply now or for a confidential discussion, contact Joanne Burns in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100. Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.
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