Deputy Project Manager (NV2 Defence)

C4 Engineering Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

C4 Engineering Pty is seeking a Deputy Project Manager (NV2 Defence) to support the Air Combat Program with moderately complex tasks under direction. You will coordinate tasks, maintain schedules, and liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

The role requires a Project Management Bachelor degree, Defence-appropriate qualifications, and an NV2 clearance. You will contribute to governance, risk management, and multi-disciplinary team collaboration to deliver program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Relevant Defence or project-management certifications preferred.
• NV2 security clearance or ability to obtain.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams in complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage project tasks and milestones.
• Develop and maintain schedules across sub-program elements.
• Prepare briefings, submissions and reports for governance.
• Engage stakeholders to understand requirements and manage expectations.
• Mentor and develop project team members.
• Ensure consistency of reporting tools and governance framework.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Governance

Risk management

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

Working in defence means being part of a team that values collaboration,problem-solving, and purpose-driven work. You'll have the chance todevelop your skills, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute tosomething that makes a real difference.