Product Manager – CJC10 – IC3SPO – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770528
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Product Manager – CJC10 – IC3SPO
- Position Number: CASG/03704/26
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Campbell ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Campbell
- Salary: $99,733 – $112,431
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
The CJC10 Integrated Product Management Team (IPdMT) operates within a dynamic and
complex sustainment environment, focused on delivering reliable and secure communications
capability to the ADF. The team is responsible for the ongoing support, performance, and
enhancement of the DHFCS, working across both legacy and current system elements.
The team comprises a mix of Australian Public Service (APS) and ADF personnel, as well as
Contractors to Defence, all collaborating closely to manage sustainment activities, resolve
technical challenges, and assure service delivery outcomes. It maintains strong linkages with
CMRs and other Defence stakeholders to ensure alignment between operational needs and
sustainment priorities.
The work environment is fast-paced and outcome-driven, requiring disciplined governance, clear
communication, and a proactive approach to issue resolution, continuous improvement, and
capability sustainment.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong accountability for the accurate and timely delivery of
product management outcomes, ensuring requirements are fully analysed, costed, and
documented in accordance with approved plans. They apply sound judgement to review, analyse,
and report on product performance, and develop evidence-based recommendations that optimise
the use of Defence assets while balancing cost, risk, and capability outcomes. They possess
well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence across
Defence and Industry to resolve complex issues and achieve business objectives.
The candidate builds and sustains effective working relationships, contributing to cohesive and
outcome-focused teams. They translate and implement administrative, operational, contractual,
technical, and resource requirements into practical product management activities, while sharing
expertise, mentoring others, and supporting the development of less experienced personnel.
Duties
- The Role
- The Product Manager (PdM) CJC10 reports to the Integrated Product Manager (IPdM) CJC10 and
- is responsible for sustainment of the Defence High Frequency Communication System (DHFCS)
- under the CJC10 Support and Legacy Software Support Contracts. Operating under broad
- direction, the role manages and assures delivery of sustainment services, including both Recurring
- and Ad Hoc activities, ensuring alignment with contractual, technical, and operational
- requirements. This includes oversight of contractor performance, risk management and validation
- of service outcomes to maintain system availability and reliability.
- The PdM CJC10 engages regularly with Capability Management Representatives (CMR), other
- Defence stakeholders, and Industry Partners to resolve complex issues, coordinate priorities, and
- ensure effective service delivery. Through disciplined governance and stakeholder coordination,
- the role ensures DHFCS remains a resilient and operationally effective capability supporting
- Australian Defence Force (ADF) communications requirements.
- This position may involve some interstate travel.
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 Aaron Sanderson, 02 6132 7350
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=A792B8A1-2972-6366-612E-ED09847355
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