Project Manager – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770763
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Project Manager
- Position Number: CASG/03100/26
- Classification: Executive Level 1
- Closing Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Russell ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Russell
- Salary: $124,393 – $140,315
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
Integrated Warfighting Network Systems Program Office (IWNPO) is responsible for the
acquisition, integration and sustainment of command, and control warfare systems for the
Australian Defence Force across the country and in operational theatres overseas. These
capabilities include computer applications that support planning and conduct of operations,
including IT infrastructure and command and control systems for deployed military forces across
the five Domains. IWNSPO acquires and sustains joint-information warfare capabilities that are
mission critical to all three services of the Australian Defence Force.
Our Ideal Candidate
You are a customer-oriented problem solver who is focused on achievement of necessary
outcomes. With multiple stakeholders to Satisfy and under the pressure of customers’ operational
demands, you can plan, prioritise and communicate effectively to ensure that team efforts are
appropriately directed to meeting customers’ needs and keeping them informed.
The successful candidates will have:
A superior record in project or product (sustainment) management and/or sustainment
management.
Proven ability to achieve quality outcomes in a high tempo environment.
Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and develop plans and processes to enhance
capability acquisition and/or sustainment.
The achievement of business outcomes.
Highly developed communication skills, self-drive, and initiative with the ability to influence
others to achieve tasks and business objectives.
Strong commercial and business acumen and a demonstrated understanding or the ability to
gain the understanding of the Defence Industry sector in Australia.
Excellent people management skills and experience in leading a high performing team.
Duties
- The Role
- You will be accountable for planning, coordinating, and delivering project outcomes in accordance
- with Defence governance frameworks, policies, and standards. Key responsibilities include
- managing schedule, risk, budget, and resources; preparing briefings, submissions, and reports;
- and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
- This role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to communicate with influence,
- and sound judgement in applying project management methodologies. You will contribute to
- strategic planning, resolve issues through analysis of alternatives, and develop strategies to
- achieve project objectives.
- 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:
- Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological
- assessment and an extensive security clearance process. As a Positive Vetting clearance is
- required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background
- for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence
- environment.
How to Apply
Position Contact Malcolm White, 02 5109 5455
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=793424AE-D2CE-5894-A2F4-ED1BAC66C
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