Deputy Project Manager (NV2 Defence)

C4 Engineering Pty; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canberra seeks a Deputy Project Manager to support project management tasks and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Project Management and have 4-7 years of relevant experience. This role requires NV2 Security Clearance, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication to drive defense-related projects forward.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in Project Management.
• 4-7 years of stakeholder engagement experience.
• NV2 Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing management and delivery of project tasks.
• Ensure integration and consistency of projects across the organization.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Coordination

Risk and Issues Management

Governance

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree-Project Management

Certificate III-Business

Job description

About the job Deputy Project Manager (NV2 Defence)

About The Role:

This position will provide support to the Deputy Project Management statement of work at a DSS Skill Level 3 and work under limited direction to perform and achieve moderately complex tasks within an integrated workforce. They will liaise with stakeholders of all levels, building good working relationships and providing a point of contact for enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• To make timely and effective capability decisions, the Air Combat Program requires the development of high quality, reliable documentation to capture key information in the Capability Life Cycle (CLC).
• Assist in the coordination and ongoing management and delivery of the respective project tasks and milestones.
• Ensure a high level of integration and consistency in the management of multiple projects and schedules across the Branch and Air Combat Program (ACP) sub-program element.
• Within the ACP, provide ACP sub-program support to the multi-disciplined project teams and coordinate project activities including support to strategic planning for managing resources and sub-program priorities
• Coordination for the ACP sub-program management of schedules, risk, budgets, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns relating to sub-program progress and issues in accordance with organisational requirements;
• Provide direction and clearly articulate goals to achieve sub-program and project objectives;
• Actively manage working relationships to understand stakeholder requirements and expectations with the view or minimise stakeholder risk to scope, schedule and budget;
• Assist with the development of the ACP sub-program team, providing ongoing mentoring, training and professional development
• Support the project teams with the integration and engagement of the program and project governance framework, ensuring consistency and transparency in reporting tools and optimum use of functionality
• Identify and interpret relevant legislation, policies, strategies, business and team requirements and apply these to the work area
• Engage and negotiate with stakeholders on complex issues to achieve business outcomes; andWork collaboratively, build and sustain effective relationships.

About You

• Bachelor Degree-Project Management
• Certificate III-Business
• Project Management-Level 2 (4-7 years)
• Stakeholder Engagement-Level 2 (4-7 years)
• Defence Acquisition-Level 2 (4-7 years)
• Defence Capability Life Cycle-Level 2 (4-7 years)
• Defence Documentation Standards-Level 2 (4-7 years)
• Governance-Level 2 (4-7 years) Project Administration-Level 2 (4-7 years)
• Project Coordination-Level 2 (4-7 years)
• Risk and Issues Management-Level 1 (1-3 years)
• Strategic Advice-Level 2 (4-7 years)
• Team Leadership-Level 2 (4-7 years) Hypersonics-Level 2 (4-7 years)
• NV2 Security Clearance

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Working in defence means being part of a team that values collaboration, problem-solving, and purpose-driven work. You'll have the chance to develop your skills, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to something that makes a real difference.