Integrated Communications Project Manager

Cubic Defence Australia & NZ; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Defence Australia is seeking an experienced Integrated Communications Project Manager to lead the delivery, sustainment and modernisation of critical communications capabilities for defence training systems and operations. Based in Townsville, you will guide technical teams, manage strategic suppliers and drive evolution of communications infrastructure to meet program objectives.

You will work with cross‑functional teams, engage with customers and vendors, and contribute to business

Qualifications

• Vendor management across concept and solution development, proposals and contracts.
• Background in multimedium communications networks and radio/telecom systems.
• Ability to translate requirements into delivery outcomes and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager for Training Area Technical Systems and projects.
• Sustain communications and telemetry subsystem readiness and availability.
• Lead Integrated Communications team members and support development.
• Prepare submissions for Defence and government panels.
• Manage discrete projects in Australia and coordinate with partners.
• Engage suppliers and stakeholders to meet contractual and program objectives.

Skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Systems/network knowledge

Commercial negotiations

Education

Tertiary education in business management or related discipline

Job description

Cubic Defence Australia is seeking an experienced Integrated Communications Project Manager to lead the delivery, sustainment and modernisation of critical communications capabilities supporting defence training systems and operations. Based in Townsville, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant programs while leading technical teams, managing strategic suppliers and supporting the continued evolution of advanced communications infrastructure.

About Cubic Defence Australia

Cubic Defence Australia supports a range of programs and solutions for the Australian Defence Force, including training and simulation systems and services, live, virtual and constructive training solutions, and C5ISR capabilities. With Australian operations headquartered in Townsville, Cubic delivers technical support, systems integration and simulation-enabled training services that help improve readiness and operational effectiveness.

About the Role

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Integrated Communications Project Manager will be responsible for the Integrated Communications Program, discipline-aligned projects and the leadership of Integrated Communications staff. The role will manage, maintain, support and modernise Communications Subsystems to ensure ongoing operational effectiveness, reliability, availability and alignment with customer and program requirements.

A key focus of the position will be vendor and stakeholder engagement, including strategic supplier relationship management, supplier performance, technical and commercial negotiations, and the coordination of external partners to ensure solutions and services meet contractual, operational, technical and program objectives.

The role will also support Cubic's professional services business, contribute to business development activity, identify opportunities for capability enhancement and growth, and represent Cubic in relevant customer, vendor and industry forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an assistant to the Program Manager for Training Area Technical Systems and projects.
• Sustain Communications and Telemetry Subsystem operational readiness and availability.
• Develop and modernise CTS capabilities and support overall CTC-LIS Mission System development.
• Assist with capture management for base and training area communications.
• Represent Cubic's RF and LTE business by identifying and developing opportunities within the program.
• Lead, manage and support Integrated Communications team members, including their professional development.
• Prepare and manage submissions across Department of Defence and other government panels.
• Perform discrete project management activities in support of Cubic's products and services in Australia.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Program Manager.

About You

You are a commercially aware and technically capable project leader with strong experience across complex communications networks, stakeholder engagement and vendor management. You can translate technical requirements into practical delivery outcomes, lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the growth and modernisation of critical communications capability.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Tertiary education in business management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated vendor management experience across concept and solution development, proposals, negotiation, contract management support, solution delivery and implementation.
• Background in multimedium communications networks.
• Knowledge of radio spectrum, licensing, RF planning, propagation, latency and synchronisation of carrier-grade networks.
• Experience with DMR, LMR, Wi-Fi, microwave, LTE, 5G, geostationary and LEO satellite communications systems and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of complex networks, hardware components, systems software and operating systems.
• Ability to quickly understand system and subsystem concepts, purpose and use cases.
• Experience upgrading, modernising and future-proofing networks and network infrastructure.
• Strong technical and complex problem-solving capability.
• Experience managing small to medium technical projects.
• Proven internal and external stakeholder engagement skills.
• Previous experience maintaining and managing multimedium communications networks and infrastructure.
• Experience with off-grid power systems, including solar and battery storage systems design, delivery, operational support and management.

Location and Travel

This role is based in Townsville, Queensland. The successful candidate will be required to travel throughout Australia and overseas to support this and other Cubic projects.

Why Join Cubic?

At Cubic, you will be part of a highly regarded defence and technology business delivering meaningful capability for customers across Australia and beyond. You will work with experienced professionals, contribute to complex technical programs and help shape the future of integrated communications capability in support of defence training and operational readiness.