Deputy Project Manager

2 months ago


Penrith, United Kingdom Australian Government Department of Defence Full time


The Role

Are you looking to apply your project management skills to lead some of the largest complex programs in Australia? Secure your next role with us at Defence as an APS employee for generous employment benefits including professional learning opportunities. Industrial Delivery Branch (IDB) has multiple roles available for APS6 Deputy Project Managers. 

In these roles you will contribute to the establishment of domestic manufacturing of selected guided weapons and explosive ordnance in Australia. Working in a rewarding, dynamic environment that offers an exciting new challenge, the Deputy Project Managers will work on multiple tasks concurrently across a multi phased enduring program. As an APS6 in Industrial Delivery Branch, you will be given the unique opportunity to work in a high profile program within a diverse team to deliver to the Australian Defence Force, systems that are at the leading edge of Defence capability. 

Your responsibilities will require you to apply your project management skills and experience to lead a diverse range of activities with Industry Partners, Foreign Government agencies and internal stakeholders in support of the acquisition and sustainment of Defence capability.

This position will be subject to an additional 10% Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This will be in addition to your agreed substantive salary on commencement. Please refer to the Defence Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020 for more information on BDCPs. BDCPs apply, subject to the following:

Meeting eligibility criteria and maintaining effective performance.  BDCPs are subject to regular reviews and may be ceased or varied at any time in accordance with Defence Policy. BDCPs may cease should you change positions that no longer attract a BDCP. Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your salary will revert to your substantive salary.
Note: This position will be required to access US export controlled materiel and therefore applicants will be requested to disclose any dual citizenship with another country during the recruitment process. Dual citizens may be subject to further assessment and appointment to this position will be conditional upon approval to access US controlled export material in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). 

About our Team
Industrial Delivery Branch is part of the Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance Delivery Division (GWEODD) and is responsible for the establishment of selected GWEO domestic manufacturing as directed in the National Defence Strategy 2024. Our team is made up of various disciplines (including engineering, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services). We are located in Canberra and our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force.

GWEODD is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, favourable work-life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one, which directly reflects the needs, and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements.

GWEODD comprises approximately 560 dedicated employees performing activities such as requirements setting; contracting; procurement; international logistics; domestic manufacturing; item management and maintenance, and co-ordination of disposal.

GWEODD partners with domestic and international industry to deliver materiel capability to Defence, managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of complex, high-profile acquisitions and sustainment activities to support the ADF.

Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration.

In GWEODD, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation. Other benefits include:
4% superannuation Access to personalised professional development pathways, including opportunities for Defence-funded post-graduate study. Additional leave days between Christmas and New Year. Focus on work/life balance. Salary sacrifice opportunities
Our Ideal Candidate
The successful applicants will possess the following skills and capabilities: 
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build and sustain relationships and manage stakeholder engagement. Flexibility to adapt to a highly dynamic work environment. Time management skills to appropriately meet deadlines. Ability to be organised and multi-task in a high-pressure environment. If you are someone who:
Enjoys supporting challenging and highly complex activities. Is creative, pragmatic and solutions focused. Has a strong ability in analysing, synthesising and presenting information and data in a clear and concise manner. Is not afraid to challenge the traditional ways of doing business. Applies a high attention to detail, along with a strong sense of self-management. The ability to manage tasks and prioritise appropriately.  Then this is the role for you
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