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Learn how a merit list or pool may be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.
The RoleThe Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS) Branch is seeking a professional, motivated, and experienced APS6 Scheduler to join our Maritime Combat System Development Enterprise in Adelaide. The Product Scheduler will be responsible for creating and maintaining the Maritime Combat System Integration Centre (MCSIC) schedule and its associated facilities, and engaging with the Combat Systems Integration - Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT) as a Commonwealth Subject Matter Expert (SME). Part of this role is to act as the conduit between the CSI-IPT and MIWS Branch Interdependency master schedule. The APS 6 Scheduler will also support a vision to integrate both schedules with the MIWS master schedule to better reflect interdependencies across the Branch and Enterprise.
About our TeamMIWS Branch, under the Major Surface Combatants and Combat Systems Division, is an exciting and complex environment to work in, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group. We work across both Acquisition and Sustainment environments to develop and deliver products into new shipbuilding programs and to provide update/upgrade products to the existing Navy fleet, giving staff exposure to a wide variety of high profile maritime projects. Defence is focused on providing a dynamic and contemporary employment package that meets the needs of the modern workforce. As an APS Defence employee, you will enjoy rewarding work, collaborating with great people internally and across Industry, and considerable opportunities to expand your career horizons. Our commitment to investing in and growing our people through professional development, mobility, and learning means there is a great career waiting for you.
Our Ideal CandidateMIWS is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and driven candidate with strongly demonstrated knowledge of project scheduling. We pride ourselves in a positive, collaborative, and supportive workplace culture. For us, it is all about teamwork, and we want people who want to be a part of the culture we've created. We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates the utmost integrity, professionalism, self-motivation, positive attitude towards challenges, and persistence in achieving outcomes.
The ideal candidates will have the following attributes and competencies:
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-dimensional program or project environment.A sound understanding of major systems integration.Demonstrated experience with stakeholder relationships both internally and externally to Defence.Ability to influence.Strong communication skills.Security Clearance:Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
Getting to know the Department of DefenceThe 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.
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