EMPLOYMENT

The key duties of the position include The Role Land & Integrated Force Division is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Program Management Office (PMO) team. As an APS6 Project Manager within the PMO, you will be accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex project management work in support of projects within the Division. You will work to continue the development and maturity of the Division's PMO practices and processes in compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements. We are seeking applications from high-performing individuals who have strong interpersonal and communication skills. You will work independently and as part of a small team, exercising both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. You will provide detailed project management technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. Broadly, the responsibilities of this role will include (but are not limited to): Assist with building project management knowledge across the division through establishing processes and providing training as applicable; Assist with a range of project activities and coordination of project inputs in accordance with organisational practices, methods and standards as required; Provide guidance on project management technical and administrative activities, procedures and practices in line with relevant legislative and local policy requirements; Establish best practice and look for continuous improvement opportunities; Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to identify, respond and provide advice on issues to achieve project outcomes; Assist with monitoring and reporting of divisional project performance (scope, schedule, budget, risk and resources), preparing briefs and submissions for senior management and governance forums; Ability to understand, analyse, identify solutions to complex project management queries, and identify matters that require escalation. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. About our Team Land and Integrated Force Division delivers the innovation, science and technology programs in support of the Land and Joint domains. The team is responsible for understanding the highest priority S&T problems and challenges across the relevant Defence stakeholders and developing an integrated, balanced set of S&T programs to address these challenges. Land and Integrated Force Division focuses on the following areas: Land Platforms Land System Integration, including Long Range Fires Defensive CBRN Special Operations Joint Operations Science & Technology Guided Weapons Explosive Ordnance Force Design & Integration Logistics & Health Strategic and Asymmetric Effects Our Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is a strong team player with a passion to contribute and drive a high performing team culture; the ability to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, high-level organisational skills, proactive and shows initiative. To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate: Ability to be an effective team member and build a positive culture; Highly effective interpersonal written and oral communication skills, including strong emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability; Demonstrate ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels; High level of organisational skills, self-drive and initiative Ability to respond flexibly to changing situations, including using sound judgement under pressure, to ensure the success of key deliverables Project management experience and the ability to develop and interpret project, financial and risk documentation under limited direction (preferably in Defence environment).