Integrated Communications Project Manager

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

Job summary

Cubic Defence Australia seeks an Integrated Communications Project Manager to lead the Integrated Communications Program and discipline-aligned projects from Townsville, Queensland. You will manage staff, engage vendors and external partners, and ensure solutions meet contractual and program objectives.

Responsibilities include sustaining subsystems, modernising CTS capabilities, and contributing to business development within the professional services portfolio.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in business management or related field.
• Vendor management across concept/solution development, proposals, negotiation, contract management support.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 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.

Skills

Vendor management

Project management

Networks expertise

RF planning

5G/LTE

Satellite comms

Systems integration

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Education

Business management

Job description

Integrated Communications Project Manager

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

• 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.

About us

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.