Assistant Project Manager

Your Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced, high performance SPO responsible for development, acquisition and sustainment of leading edge Electronic Warfare technology. Then look no more!

EWIS Maritime SPO has an opportunity for a professional, motivated APS6 Assistant Project Manager to join a collaborative, dynamic team. This position may be based in Russell ACT, Orchard Hills NSW, Edinburgh SA or Pinkenba QLD.

As Assistant Project Manager, you will:

• Work closely with Defence industry managing procurement exercises and contracts that come in all shapes, sizes and complexity.

• Support management of schedule, risk, budget and resources, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns relating to the project progress.

• Provide input into the development of project planning, performance, cost and schedule documents and work breakdown structures This role is part of a career pathway in project management suited to a self-starter who actively engages in self-improvement and professional development. 

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.

Our Team

EWIS-Maritime SPO currently manages a number of electronic warfare systems fitted to both the surface and sub-surface fleet, such as the Nulka Decoy product and various Sensors and Electronic Attack products in both acquisition and sustainment phases. The SPO delivers these capabilities to both the Australian Defence Force and United States Navy.

EWIS-Maritime SPO is widely dispersed across Australia with these positions based at either Russell ACT, Edinburgh SA, Orchard Hills NSW or Pinkenba QLD. 

The successful applicants will participate in an integrated team, including APS, military and contractor staff, to ensure the supported Electronic Warfare capabilities are delivered to the ADF and supported in accordance with operational and compliance requirements, budget, and service agreements. These roles within EWIS-Maritime SPO offers an enthusiastic individual an exciting opportunity to learn key project management skills in a Defence environment. The successful candidates will be provided with a supportive team environment and significant professional development opportunities to help progress in their career.

EWIS-Maritime SPO has a demonstrated high performing culture and significantly, above average employee satisfaction ratings based on recent Culture and Behaviours surveys. The successful candidate can expect to be challenged in their role and supported by an inclusive and considerate team and leadership group.

Our Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will have:

• High-level organisational skills, self-drive and initiative with the ability to influence others to achieve tasks and business objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects or tasks, to achieve specific objectives and deliver expected outcomes, in a fast paced and dynamic environment with competing priorities.

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to drive performance through collaborative relationships and strategic planning with internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated eagerness to learn or improve upon project management skills including procurement, contracting, and financial management practices.

Application Closing Date: Friday 24 March 2024

For further information, please review the job information pack, reference CASG/00515/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=E52A88DD-47D4-4328-94BB-DA775B06C22A