Aps 6 - Project Manager

• $91,702 - $104,753 (plus Super and 10% BDCP)
• Adelaide - SA, Canberra - ACT

The Role
An APS 6Project Manager in the Submarines Combat System Program will perform an important role in the upgrade of Defence submarine capability specifically submarine communications system.They will undertake the following tasks:

• Within the Project Management function, work independently to perform and achieve complex project management work within an integrated workforce.
• They are accountable to have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.
• They will be accountable for achieving outcomes of their work.They will provide project management technical and policy advice and contribute to strategic planning.
• They will be accountable to set work priorities and manage workflows.
• They are expected to be capable of building team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit.
• They will exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes.
• They will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex or difficult issues.

The additional payment is a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace.Applicants engaged into a BDCP position must consider the following. BDCPs provide remuneration in addition to the Defence Enterprise Agreement (EA). This arrangement is subject to meeting eligibility criteria and is subject to annual review. Should your performance fall beyond requirements or the eligibility criteria not be met, your eligibility for the BDCP may be reviewed and ceased.It may also be ceased should you change positions or the requirement for the BDCP is no longer necessary, as determined by Defence. Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your BDCP additional payment will cease.About our Team
Submarines are a unique Defence capability and play an essential role in supporting Australia’s maritime security and your work within the program by engaging Navy and industry partners, will ensure that Navy has an enduring and potent submarine capability for generations to come. You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. Defence employees’ working conditions, including an attractive package and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%) can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement.The Team comprises engineers, Project Managers, schedulers and logisticians. The APS 6Project Manager reports to an EL 1 Project Manager. As an APS 6Project Manager within the Combat System Program supporting delivery of modernised submarine communications system, you will be part of a supportive and cooperative team working alongside other talented colleagues.Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be required to:

• Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and actively participate in team work and group activities with our Australian and international Partners;
• Analyse and interpret project performance against agreed plans and develop, evaluate and deliver strategies to achieve program outcomes;
• Take the initiative to resolve issues by identifying and developing ideas through analysis of alternative courses of action and their implications;
• Be accountable to build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders at the strategic and operational level; and
• Be accountable to manage a range of project activities and coordinate project inputs in accordance with practices, methods and standards appropriate to the complexity of the Program.