Deputy Radar Sustainment Project ManagerThe key duties of the position include:The RoleAre you looking for an opportunity in a challenging and highly complex enterprise? An exciting opportunity exists for a junior project manager to join the new Space Domain Awareness and Control Systems Program Office (SDACSPO) to work on the Overhead Persistent Infrared capability (OPIR).The Deputy Radar Sustainment Project Manager will be responsible for liaising with all levels of the CoA product team and wider stakeholder community in order to manage and coordinate day to day availability of the capability.This position requires knowledge and appropriate experience in managing small engineering projects, short term budgets and schedules.Occasional travel to remote locations may be required.About our TeamSpace Domain Awareness and Control Systems Program Office (SDACSPO) organisationally sits in the Space Systems Branch, under Air Defence and Space Systems Division in the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG).The Systems Program Office manages Space Domain Awareness and Control in-service capabilities and capabilities in acquisition, engaging with local, regional and international enterprise partners and suppliers, consisting of both foreign governments and industry, to provide support to the Capability Manager. This demands a strong understanding of domestic and international space domain government frameworks and controls within the team.The SDACSPO team comprises professionals from various disciplines including project management, engineering, commercial, and logistics. This multi-disciplinary team is composed of highly skilled and motivated Australian Public Service, Australian Defence Force and contracted personnel.The team works from offices at Defence Science and Technology Edinburgh in Adelaide and maintains close collaboration with other parts of Defence and other Government Agencies.Our Ideal CandidateSDACSPO is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager interested in delivering strategically significant capability to the ADF.The ideal candidate will be responsive and enthusiastic with strong self-initiative and communication skills. They will be suited to working as part of a large cohesive team, with industry and with international partners. They will also need excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.As part of this role you will be responsible for the following activities:Accountable to contribute to the development and maintenance of product planning and performance processes in accordance with agreed procedures and performance standards.Apply project management methodologies to administrative and technical activities.Research, draft and prepare briefs, correspondence and reports including submissions for committee consideration.Engage with relevant stakeholders and understand their expectations and concerns.Resolve problems using expertise, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action.Security ClearancePrior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process. As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence environment.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.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.
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