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The key duties of the position include:The Role
Defence Digital Group (DDG) is seeking experienced and strategically focused EL 1 Project Managers to work on one of our 250 military and enterprise ICT projects. DDG is shaping the Defence ICT of the future, moving from no longer delivering orphan point in time solutions to focusing on building an ecosystem of interoperable platforms. By adopting modern architecture and platforms that are scalable, reliable, performant, and secure, we will meet the demand of our integrated Defence force to be ready to fight and win in the digital age.
Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.Accountable 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.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, goals, and deliverables.Develop detailed project plans to track progress, and proactively identify and mitigate risks.Manage all aspects of project activities including finance, procurement and contracts, technical, risk, schedule, quality, workforce and industry relationships.Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and milestones.Apply established technical, operational, professional and administrative activities, procedures, practices and project management methodologies.Mentor and guide project teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.This role is ideal for an experienced project manager who is adept at end-to-end ICT project management and is looking to take the next step in their career. The Department will be creating merit pools to fill vacancies across the Organisation over the next 18 months. This role is 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.
Our Ideal CandidateTo be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the ability to be adaptable to work on small to large ICT projects, have a mindset to deliver, make best use of budgets, and work in a diverse multi-stakeholder environment. Our ideal candidates will demonstrate:
Experience in managing technical ICT projects in a large and complex environment assuring the delivery of quality solutions for Defence.Ability to deliver all aspects of project management, including developing and monitoring project plans, maintaining project performance, coordinating resources, reporting, issue and risk management and managing budgets.Organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with proven capacity to prioritise, multi-task, achieve business goals, perform and meet deliverables.Well-developed interpersonal skills with previous experience engaging, collaborating and influencing key stakeholders to achieve optimal business outcomes.Demonstrate highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent the project in high-level committees and provide high quality and well-considered reports on project status and progress. A willingness to share knowledge, work cohesively and continuously learn. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in project management practices.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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