APS 6 - Project Officer

Australian Department of Defence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDCP payment

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence in Sydney is seeking multiple APS 6 Project Officers to support SEA1200 Uncrewed Maritime Warfare and Warfare Products. You will aid in acquisition, integration, delivery and sustainment of autonomous maritime systems, working with Defence, Navy and industry to deliver capability outcomes.

You will apply knowledge of project governance, legislative frameworks and Defence policy to manage priorities, engage stakeholders, and contribute to strategic project success

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound organisational and coordination skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement.
• Knowledge of contract management & monitoring contractor deliverables.
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals.
• Financial literacy or ability to interpret financial data.
• Working knowledge of information management requirements.
• Ability to contribute to risk identification and management.
• Demonstrates agility, responsiveness and rapid learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to project management and coordination requirements.
• Draft and prepare project documentation, briefs and reports including submissions for committee consideration.
• Collaborate with team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate methodologies to achieve outcomes.
• Resolve problems using expertise and identify alternative actions.
• Engage Australian and international stakeholders to support MIWS objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Oversee project financial reporting and day-to-day contract management.
• Develop and monitor project budget controls and strategies.
• Contribute to team capability and compliance with policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional teams

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Contract management

PM fundamentals

Financial literacy

Info management

Risk management

Adaptability

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Sydney CBD NSW

12h ago , from Australian Department of Defence

• $99,733 - $112,431 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Canberra - ACT, Sydney CBD - NSW

The Role

The Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS) Branch are seeking a number of professional, motivated and experienced APS 6 Project Officers to join the Branch across areas such as SEA1200 Uncrewed Maritime Warfare and Warfare Products.

SEA1200 is responsible for the acquisition, integration, delivery and sustainment of autonomous and uncrewed maritime systems, including Ghost Shark and Bluebottle platforms, along with broader capability development activities supporting Navy’s future operational effectiveness and warfighting advantage.

Warfare Products is responsible for acquisition (as a conduit) coordination, stewardship and sustainment of sensors, effectors and other combat system products supplied to platforms and sites across the Maritime Domain.

As an APS 6 Project Officer, you will be accountable under limited direction for supporting the delivery of complex capability outcomes within a dynamic and fast-paced project environment. Working closely with the Delivery Managers, Project Director, Project Manager and senior stakeholders across Defence, Navy and Industry, you will contribute to the successful delivery of innovative maritime capabilities.

Your knowledge and understanding of project governance, legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements will be important for success in this role. You will exercise initiative, sound judgement and professionalism while managing competing priorities and contributing to strategic project outcomes. You will also have opportunities to represent the organisation and engage with stakeholders across Defence and Industry.

The APS 6 Project Officers will work under limited direction within the Branch in support of the Project Director, Project and Delivery Managers.

Responsibilities of our roles include but are not limited to:

• Provide operational support to project management and facilitate administrative and coordination requirements.
• Research, draft and prepare project documentation, briefs, complex correspondence and reports including submissions for committee consideration.
• Work collaboratively, operate as an effective team member and provide constructive feedback.
• 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.
• Resolve problems using expertise, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action.
• Engage Australian and international stakeholders to assist in achieving strategic objectives for MIWS.
• Identify, assess and contribute to the management of project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Manage project financial reporting and analysis activities, and maintain commercial records and day to day management of contracts.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project budget controls and strategies
• Build and contribute to team capability while ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, policy and branch frameworks.

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.

• $99,733 - $112,431 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Canberra - ACT, Sydney CBD - NSW

The Role

The Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS) Branch are seeking a number of professional, motivated and experienced APS 6 Project Officers to join the Branch across areas such as SEA1200 Uncrewed Maritime Warfare and Warfare Products.

SEA1200 is responsible for the acquisition, integration, delivery and sustainment of autonomous and uncrewed maritime systems, including Ghost Shark and Bluebottle platforms, along with broader capability development activities supporting Navy’s future operational effectiveness and warfighting advantage.

Warfare Products is responsible for acquisition (as a conduit) coordination, stewardship and sustainment of sensors, effectors and other combat system products supplied to platforms and sites across the Maritime Domain.

As an APS 6 Project Officer, you will be accountable under limited direction for supporting the delivery of complex capability outcomes within a dynamic and fast-paced project environment. Working closely with the Delivery Managers, Project Director, Project Manager and senior stakeholders across Defence, Navy and Industry, you will contribute to the successful delivery of innovative maritime capabilities.

Your knowledge and understanding of project governance, legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements will be important for success in this role. You will exercise initiative, sound judgement and professionalism while managing competing priorities and contributing to strategic project outcomes. You will also have opportunities to represent the organisation and engage with stakeholders across Defence and Industry.

The APS 6 Project Officers will work under limited direction within the Branch in support of the Project Director, Project and Delivery Managers.

Responsibilities of our roles include but are not limited to:

• Provide operational support to project management and facilitate administrative and coordination requirements.
• Research, draft and prepare project documentation, briefs, complex correspondence and reports including submissions for committee consideration.
• Work collaboratively, operate as an effective team member and provide constructive feedback.
• 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.
• Resolve problems using expertise, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action.
• Engage Australian and international stakeholders to assist in achieving strategic objectives for MIWS.
• Identify, assess and contribute to the management of project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Manage project financial reporting and analysis activities, and maintain commercial records and day to day management of contracts.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project budget controls and strategies
• Build and contribute to team capability while ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, policy and branch frameworks.

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

MIWS Branch under Major Surface Combatants and Combat Systems Division is an exciting and complex environment to work in, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within NSSG. We work across both Acquisition and Sustainment environments to develop and deliver products into new shipbuilding programs and to provide update/upgrade products to the existing Royal Australian Navy (RAN) fleet, giving staff exposure to a wide variety of high profile maritime projects.

Join a supportive team with other highly talented colleagues who work collaboratively to solve complex problems in naval acquisition and sustainment projects. Enjoy personal and professional development opportunities through rewarding career paths, whilst working in leading edge uncrewed maritime, autonomous and/or warfare system technologies, supporting capability acquisition, integration, delivery and sustainment activities. Enjoy quality training, mentoring and support to grow your career.

If you are looking for a challenging career that makes a difference, a role in the Department of Defence working on Australia’s most complex Defence naval capabilities is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Our Ideal Candidate

MIWS are seeking high performing, enthusiastic, motivated individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering innovative capability outcomes for Defence.

The MIWS branch prides itself on a positive, collaborative and supportive workplace culture. We are looking for people who enjoy working as part of high performing teams and who are committed to contributing to our strong culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual support.

Our ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound organisational and coordination skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• The ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement.
• Working knowledge/experience of commercial processes, including contact contract management & monitoring contractor deliverables and performance or the ability to gain experience on this function.
• A working knowledge of project management fundamentals.
• Financial acumen or ability to learn and interpret financial data.
• A working knowledge of information management requirements.
• Ability to actively contribute to risk identification and management.
• Demonstrates agility, responsiveness, proactivity and rapid learning.

Most importantly, we are seeking positive team‑orientated people who enjoy working in a high tempo environment and are committed to delivering capability outcomes for Navy.

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