Project Controller

The Role

The EL 1 Project Controller within Army Uncrewed Aerial Systems UAS Acquisition Project Office (AUAS APO) will be accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve very complex planning, scheduling and financial control work within an integrated workforce. They will require an in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

The EL 1 Project Controller will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform subject matter expert role. They will exercise sound decision making and judgement to provide expert policy advice. They will have in-depth knowledge of the Project Control function and are responsible for the development, implementation, compliance and review of policies and procedures relevant to their work within that function. They will engage in very complex problem solving and issues management and may coordinate and perform detailed or sensitive projects that impact on strategic, political or operational outcomes for Defence.

The EL 1 Project Controller will lead a Project and Financial Control cell within AUAS APO and will be accountable for the outcomes of the teams work and the appropriate use of resources to produce and achieve outcomes. They are expected to be capable of building team capability through coaching and feedback and reviewing and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. They may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes.

The EL 1 Project Controller will be responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships and will be required to identify relevant stakeholders’ expectations and concerns to develop and communicate methodologies and practices to achieve outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development of their work area.

About our Team

The Cargo Helicopter and Uncrewed Surveillance Program Office (CHUSPO) delivers through-life support for the CH-47F Chinook and Army Aviation System Branch supported fleet of Uncrewed Aerial Systems. The Program Office is made up of the Cargo Helicopter Management Unit (CHMU), the Uncrewed Aerial Systems Management Unit (UASMU), the Army Uncrewed Aerial Systems Acquisition Program Office (AUAS APO) and the Business Management Unit (BMU). AUAS APO is the primary acquisition agency supporting Army's Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) capability requirements. We manage and deliver the acquisition of a range of UAS, including operator and aircrew training systems for Army, and work with industry to understand the latest developments in UAS technology and applications.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will possess the ability to work under limited direction to perform and achieve financial control and schedule management within an integrated workforce.  

They are accountable to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

They will have highly developed communication skills, excellent attention to detail and have the ability to collaborate across Government and industry to achieve high quality outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

• In-depth knowledge of compliance and legislative frameworks, government decision-making, and Defence's mission and policy requirements
• Prior experience in developing and applying project control practices
• Expertise in developing project and program briefs, reports and documentation using a range of tools and techniques
• Excellent leadership skills including the ability to manage and motivate a team
• Strong problem-solving and issues resolution skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify, resolve and mitigate risks associated with financial and scheduling activities
• Ability to provide expert policy advice and guidance on financial control and scheduling matters

Application Closing Date: Thursday 14 March 2024

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/01797/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=5CEB6D93-CF25-1C56-2D11-DA7B4FAC0A37