Engineering Project Manager – Tactical Communication Projects Defence

We have a role for a Systems Engineer with Software Engineering and Project Management experience to support the sustainment of Defence Tactical Communication systems.

Engineering Project Manager - Software Engineering

Project Services International is a growing professional services and project management company helping deliver successful projects for our customers. We have a number of immediate opportunities for our people to support Defence project team in Canberra (and upcoming opportunities in Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide). 

Our projects within the Defence environment are increasing and are focused on rapid acquisition and sustainment of tactical systems. This is a key role that supports Australia’s sovereign capability. 

This role involves data analysis, providing expert advice, establishing data management plans, configuration management tools and supporting inputs to capability. 

This is a permanent role which is based in Canberra with flexible Working from Home and Office options.  

Job Description:

You will be part of a project team that provides a range of specialist services including engineering, logistics and project management to assist Defence in the planning, acquisition, sustainment and disposal of Tactical Communication systems. This role is responsible for the following outcomes: 

• Provide Engineering advice to the sustainment team across the Defence supported products.
• Provide timely, considered and appropriate advice when and where appropriate to support project outcomes.
• Maintain and review baselines of products, and maintain an up to date configuration baseline.
• Maintain material certification of sustainment products.
• Ensure sustainment products and safety posture is maintained and reviewed.
• Interface with logisticians and ICT security SMEs where required.
• Address and resolve routine upgrades, RODUMs and Urgent Defect Requests (URDEFs).
• Undertake and facilitate completion of Engineering Changes, including design reviews.
• Interface with below the line in-service support contractors and their engineering representatives.
• Raise and monitor variations where required.

What you bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Systems Engineering and Software Engineering
• Experience within a government or Defence environment
• An understanding of the Defence Capability Life Cycle
• Experience in a similar role
• Experience in building trusted and valued relationships with project team members
• Process driven and attention to detail are necessary 
• Effective problem solving and time management abilities
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Minimum requirements:

• Must have experience in the Australian Defence Industry or Australian Defence Force
• A current or expired security clearance is essential (minimum NV1)

You must be an Australian citizen to apply for these roles due to the requirement to hold a security clearance.

Benefits include:

• Above industry award remuneration 
• Flexible working from home and office conditions
• Opportunity to grow your project and engineering experience
• Mentoring and coaching 
• Working with a professional team

We are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and actively seek to develop and improve work processes and want to be part of a safe and healthy work environment.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered you must provide a one page covering letter addressing the Minimum Requirements and include a summary of your project experience.  Then please submit your CV.

At Project Services International we pride ourselves in helping our clients deliver successful projects across Australia and New Zealand.

 For more information on our projects please visit our website at www.projectsint.com 

Only shortlisted candidates will receive a response to their application. We thank you in advance for your understanding.