$95,187 - $108,734 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation (Includes scheduled March 2025 pay increase in accordance with the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement 2024) Edinburgh - SA, Russell - ACT The Role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced and high performing Defence group responsible for the development, acquisition and sustainment of leading edge Electronic Warfare technology for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)?
Then look no more!
The Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence (Maritime) System Program Office (EWIS-M SPO) has an opportunity for a professional and motivated APS6 Assistant Project Manager to join a collaborative and dynamic team.
This position is based in Canberra, ACT, or Edinburgh, SA.
As Assistant Project Manager you will: Be working closely with Defence industry with managing procurement exercises and contracts that come in all shapes, sizes and complexity Support the management of schedule, risk, budget and resources, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns relating to the project progress Provide input into the development of project planning, performance, cost and schedule documents and work breakdown structures This role is part of a career pathway in project management and is suited to a self-starter who actively engages in self-improvement and professional development.
About our Team EWIS-M SPO provides acquisition and sustainment support for a number of maritime electronic warfare systems and specialist signals intelligence capabilities.
These include Nulka Decoy product and various Sensors and Electronic Attack products fitted to both the surface and sub-surface fleet and projects such as the Modernisation of Maritime Electronic Warfare (MMEW).
The SPO delivers these capabilities to both the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and United States Navy.
EWIS-M SPO is widely dispersed across Australia with this position based in Canberra, ACT, or Edinburgh, South Australia.
The successful applicant will participate in an integrated team, including APS, ADF and Contracted staff, to ensure the supported Electronic Warfare capabilities are delivered to the ADF and supported in accordance with operational and compliance requirements, budget, and service agreements.
This role within EWIS-M SPO offers an enthusiastic individual an exciting opportunity to develop key project management skills in a Defence environment.
The successful candidate will be provided with a supportive team environment and significant professional development opportunities to help progress in their career.
EWIS-M SPO has a demonstrated high performing culture and significantly above average employee satisfaction ratings based on recent Culture and Behaviours surveys.
The successful candidate can expect to be challenged in their role and supported by an inclusive and considerate team and leadership group.
Our Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have: High level organisational skills, self-drive and initiative with the ability to influence others to achieve tasks and business objectives; Demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects or tasks, to achieve specific objectives and deliver expected outcomes, in a fast paced and dynamic environment with competing priorities; Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to drive performance through collaborative relationships and strategic planning with internal and external stakeholders; Demonstrated eagerness to learn or improve upon project management skills including procurement, contracting, and financial management practices; Knowledge and/or exposure to procurement, contract and financial management best practices within a large private or public sector organisation; and A working understanding and/or qualification in PMBOK, Prince2 or similar.
Information Pack Opens in new window