MINIMUM QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years' experience in Project Management in Defence or similar highly regulated environment
• Knowledge of Defence Acquisition and Sustainment contracts
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering or related fields
• Specialised knowledge and/or practical application of naval sensor systems (e.g. optronics, Infra-Red tracking or similar)
• Project Management Expertise: Proven track record of successfully managing projects within defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities in risk assessment, project tracking, and performance measurement.
• Communication and Leadership: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, effectively managing diverse teams and stakeholder expectations.
• Technical Competence: Familiarity with Defence industry standards and the ability to seamlessly integrate these requirements into project execution.
• Experience with Defence Earned Value Management Systems
• Demonstrated experience managing projects with overseas suppliers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of the Work Health & Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act and the relevance to product supply in Australia
• Advanced use of MS Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Project)

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be an Australian citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Department of Defence security clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1
• Customer focused
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proactive, Autonomous, Rigorous, Organised
• Interest in advanced technologies
• Strong work ethic