We are seeking to recruit a range of high-performing, experienced, project management professionals to fill critical vacancies across four Defence Delivery Groups and the Australian Submarine Agency.Specific roles include Project Manager, Project Controller and Project Risk Manager.You will be accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex to very complex project management work within an integrated workforce. You will require an in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's and the Australian Submarine Agency's mission and policy requirements.Key duties may include:Providing leadership and management to a multi-disciplined project team, coordinating project activities including support to strategic planning, governance functions and human resource management.Accountability for managing and leading a team, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people.Responsibility for management of schedule, risk, budget and resources, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns relating to the project progress and issues in accordance with organisational requirements.Apply established technical, operational, professional and administrative activities, procedures, practices and project management methodologies.Identify risks and opportunities and take account of these in planning, decision making and priority setting.Build and sustain stakeholder engagement, including the ability to communicate with influence and negotiate effectively.Analyse and interpret project performance against agreed plans and develop and evaluate strategies to achieve project outcomes.Takes the initiative to resolve issues by identifying and developing ideas through analysis of alternative courses of action and their implications.Accountable to manage a range of project activities and coordinate project inputs in accordance with organisational practices, methods and standards appropriate to the complexity of the project.Prepare correspondence, briefs and reports as required including submissions and documents for higher delegate and committee consideration.Some roles within this recruitment activity may be eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.About our TeamWe are recruiting to fill critical vacancies in four Defence Delivery Groups and the Australian Submarine Agency:Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG): CASG exists to meet the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) military equipment and supply requirements, identified by Defence and approved by Government. CASG manages a multi-billion dollar portfolio of complex, high-profile acquisitions and sustainment activities supporting armed forces.Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group (GWEO): GWEO's mission is to deliver an Enterprise with a focus on domestic manufacture, long-range strike and uplifting our war stocks enabling the Australian Defence Force, in competition and conflict.Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG): NSSG is responsible for delivering and sustaining Australia's naval capability – the ships and submarines – for Australia to be able to fight and win at sea.Defence Digital Group (DDG): DDG has three core priorities: building best-in-class people to support DDG's efforts, underpinned by best-in-class global platforms, supported by best-in-class sovereign capabilities. Our goal is to provide our warfighters the appropriate technologies needed to fight and win in the digital age.The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA): ASA was established on 1 July 2023 and is responsible and accountable for the management and oversight of Australia's nuclear-powered submarine program.Our Ideal CandidateTo thrive in this opportunity, you will:Have a strong track record of successfully leading and managing complex projects, underpinned by an understanding of project management principles and methodologies.Proactively identify, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, utilising influencing and negotiation skills to achieve outcomes in the best interest of the project and organisation.Understand the strategic environment you are operating, linking project outcomes to the mission and organisational goals.Demonstrate exceptional leadership through guiding, mentoring and developing your team.Application Closing Date: Thursday 7 November 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr