Integrated Communications Lead – Defense & Tech Programs

Cubic Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Group is seeking an Integrated Communications Project Manager to lead the Integrated Communications Program, coordinating staff and external partners to meet contractual and program requirements. The role is Townsville-based with travel across Australia and overseas.

The successful candidate will oversee vendor relationships, ensure operational readiness of Communications Subsystems, and drive capability enhancements within the CTS and Mission System development.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in business management.
• Vendor management—from concept/solution development through to contract delivery.
• Background in multimedium communications networks.
• Knowledge of radio spectrum, licensing, RF planning, propagation, latency and carrier-grade synchronization.
• Experience with DMR/LMR, Wi‑Fi, Microwave, LTE, 5G, Geo Stationary and LEO Satellite systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager for Training Area Technical Systems and projects.
• Sustain CTS operational readiness and availability.
• Develop and modernise CTS capabilities and support Mission System development.
• Assist capture management for Base and Training Area communications.
• Represent Cubic RF and LTE business by developing opportunities within the program.
• Manage Integrated Communications team staff and their development.
• Prepare submissions across Defence and government Panels.
• Perform discrete project management activities in Australia.

Skills

Vendor management

Multimedium communications networks

Radio spectrum planning

RF planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Business management degree

Job description

Cubic Group is seeking an Integrated Communications Project Manager to lead the Integrated Communications Program, coordinating staff and external partners to meet contractual and program requirements. The role is Townsville-based with travel across Australia and overseas.

The successful candidate will oversee vendor relationships, ensure operational readiness of Communications Subsystems, and drive capability enhancements within the CTS and Mission System development.