Aps 5 - Cost Estimation Analyst

• $80,487 - $86,211 (plus Super)
• Garden Island - NSW

The Role
RMC-E is seeking a self-motivated and high performing individual to be part of a new organisation central to the future of maritime sustainment. The ideal candidate should be willing to challenge themselves in a dynamic work environment and an effective team player.
APS 5Cost Estimation Analyst will be required to:

• Review and provide advice relating to maintenance and technical cost estimates/pricing supplied by external entities to ensure value for money is being achieved by the commonwealth.
• Support development, review and update of pricing estimates/forecasts for work packages to be delivered through the RMC.
• Contribute to the development of cost estimates for Defence Resources to support decision making, milestone reviews, government approvals and independent cost assessments.
• Prepare and provide information to support program reviews of whole of life cycle costs, and identify interdependencies and relationships relevant for cost estimate development and analysis.
• Identify select and present information for use in data analysis and normalisation to support the development, independent review and analysis of cost estimates and program reviews.
• Understand and apply the Government and Defence strategic objectives, initiatives within Defence when undertaking development and analysis of cost estimates.
• Take the initiative to prepare, provide advice and recommendations on cost estimates to senior management to support the decision making process.
• Interpret and apply Cost Estimation policy, processes, methods, tools, training and take the initiative to provide feedback and recommendations.

About our Team
RMC-E is playing a central role to implement Plan Galileo, which sets out an ambitious but achievable reform program for surface fleet sustainment. Realising the Plan will ensure Defence can support the significantly larger and more complex fleet of vessels that results from Continuous Naval Shipbuilding. It will also enhance Navy’s agility and ability to surge from strategic locations across Australia, particularly to key operational areas in the Pacific.Development of sovereign sustainment capability is key, so Defence has the workforce, systems, tools, supply chains and infrastructure to support the future fleet.
The team will oversee the maintenance provider for a new Defence regional maintenance centre, co-ordinating,scheduling, and delivering maintenance for Navy vessels, as well building resilient local and regional supply chains working with large, distributed and high profile team. RMC-E will contribute to the delivery of continuous sustainment to the complex naval capability resulting from Continuous Naval Shipbuilding and ensure Navy respond to changing operational requirements.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with initiative, strong organisational skills and the ability to respond appropriately to pressures and changing priorities across multiple business areas. The successful candidate will also have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for providing and executing efficient and effective business management practices and procedures.
We are looking for people that can:

• Achieve objectives - You will be able to understand the organisational intent and work towards it, while remaining dynamic in the face of change. You will have the Knowledge and experience of Public Service (state or Commonwealth) operations and processes to support a range of function within a large and complex work environment, with proven experience of leading a team.
• Communicate effectively - You will use effective communication to contribute to productive and harmonious relationships between employees, teams and stakeholders. You will influence across the organisation by listening, understanding and adapting to audience and use diplomacy and tact to negotiate in difficult situations.
• Work as part of a team - You will build productive working relationships to achieve team and organisational objectives. You will operate as an effective team member by nurturing internal and external relationships, understanding and recognising the needs of others, value individual differences and diversity and share learning to support others.
• Prioritise Effectively - You will be able to anticipate changes, and apply the organisational intent in the face of those changes. You will utilise strong communication skills in ensuring the wider team is aware of changes.
• Show resilience and flexibility - You will remain calm under pressure and persevere to achieve goals even in the face of obstacles and changing circumstances. You will be flexible to implementing change and manage ambiguity in the workplace as processes and ways of working are tested and adjusted to meet organisational needs. You will be able to demonstrate how you are the right person for the job by communicating clearly and concisely how your job history and experiences make you the right candidate for the role/s you are applying for.