📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769809
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Project Manager – Space Domain Awareness &
- Position Number: CASG/02984/26
- Classification: Executive Level 1
- Closing Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Brindabella Business Park ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Brindabella Business Park
- Salary: $124,393 – $140,315
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
Space Systems Branch acquires and sustains capabilities to support the four distinct space power
roles conducted by the Australian Defence Force in support of Australia’s strategic priorities. The
team comprises professionals from various disciplines including project management, engineering,
commercial, and logistics. This multi-disciplinary team is composed of highly skilled and motivated
Australian Public Service, Australian Defence Force and contracted personnel.
The team works from Brindabella Park offices in Canberra and maintains close collaboration with
other parts of Defence and other Government Agencies. Space Domain Awareness and Control
Systems Program Office (SDACSPO) is located in Edinburgh, South Australia and manages
Space Domain Awareness and Control in-service capabilities and capabilities in acquisition,
engaging with local, regional and international enterprise partners and suppliers, consisting of both
foreign governments and industry, to provide support to the Capability Manager. This demands a
strong understanding of domestic and international space domain government frameworks and
controls.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is an adaptable leader who is motivated by delivering complex, high-impact
capability within Defence’s space systems portfolio. Operating at the forefront of Australia’s space
and missile enterprise, they bring the ability to interpret legislation, policy and regulatory
frameworks and apply disciplined project management methodologies to deliver assured
outcomes in a highly technical and strategically significant environment.
This candidate has demonstrated expertise in managing complex schedules, budgets, resources
and risk, and in coordinating multidisciplinary inputs across industry, stakeholders and partners.
They excel at tracking project performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities, and
developing pragmatic, timely strategies that keep critical space capability programs on track.
Their ability to translate complex technical and programmatic information into clear, persuasive
submissions and advice supports confident decision-making at senior levels. As a leader, they
inspire high performance through clear expectations, purposeful communication and a strong
commitment to developing people. They build capable, resilient teams and foster a culture of
accountability and continuous improvement. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills enable
them to influence, negotiate and build trust, ensuring delivery of space system outcomes.
Duties
- The Role
- This role is suited to a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager who has a keen interest
- in the exciting area of space domain awareness and control.
- Key responsibilities include:
- People Leadership
- Manage and lead a team by providing clear and consistent communication.
- Set and reinforce performance and behavioural standards.
- Delegate responsibilities and develop team members to build capability and foster a
- high-performing workforce.
- Project Delivery and Management
- Manage project schedules, budgets, risks and resources.
- Coordinate a range of project activities using established practices, methods and standards.
- Apply established technical, operational, professional and administrative procedures and
- project management methodologies.
- Performance, Risk and Issue Management
- Analyse and interpret project performance.
- Identify risks and opportunities and incorporate these into planning, decision-making and
- priority setting.
- Develop, implement and evaluate strategies to achieve agreed project outcomes.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and sustain effective stakeholder relationships.
- Communicate with influence and negotiate effectively to manage expectations and support
- delivery of outcomes.
- Governance and Reporting
- Prepare high-quality correspondence, including documentation for senior delegates and
- committee consideration.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with relevant legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.
- This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence
- Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base
- salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for
- positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For
- further information, please contact the contact officer.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
How to Apply
Position Contact MAJ Matt Levoune, 03 9290 2953
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=DC77E69B-8199-D61A-028A-ECF1891C9
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