The key duties of the position include:
The Role
This is an exceptional opportunity to apply project management experience to the Submarines Division. This position will suit a strong independent individual who thrives in a team dynamic. As a project manager within Submarines Division, you will be accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex project management work.
This role requires an individual who has a great eye for detail and has excellent communication. The role will be required to provide detailed project management technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management.
About our Team
The Collins Submarine Program within the Naval Shipbuilding & Sustainment Group (NSSG) is responsible for the maintenance and programmed upgrade of Australia’s Collins Class Submarines. The Program works in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy and Industry to deliver the strategic submarine capability to the nation.
You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. Working for Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities.
You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that are not always nine to five.
Information on Defence employees’ working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package that may respond to industry variations and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement. If you require further information, please
Our Ideal Candidate
* Well-developed professionalism and interpersonal skills to liaise, collaborate and build productive stakeholder relations
* Work collaboratively by building effective relationships with team members.
* Resolve issues by identifying, developing and prioritising ideas for an alternative course of action.
* Demonstrate well developed written and verbal communication skills
* Provide input into the development and ongoing management of project planning, reporting, performance, cost, risk and schedule documents in accordance with project performance standards
* Analyse and ensure compliance with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks
* Identify risks, issues and opportunities to assist in planning, decision making, funding and priority setting
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
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