Emerging International Project Manager – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770561
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Emerging International Project Manager
- Position Number: CASG/03692/26
- Classification: Executive Level 1
- Closing Date: Wednesday 08 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Fyshwick ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Fyshwick
- Salary: $124,393 – $140,315
- Office Arrangement: On Site;Flexible (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
The AESA SPO is part of the Air Defence Systems (ADS) Branch, within the Department of
Defence’s CASG. Charged with the responsibility of providing critical support to projects with an
emphasis on Joint Capability across the Australian Defence Force, the ADS Branch offers a wide
range of exciting career opportunities.
Our Ideal Candidate
To succeed in this role, applicants will be required to demonstrate:
Sound commercial acumen, including an understanding of the Defence Industry sector in
Australia and Commonwealth procurement processes
The ability to lead a diverse team delivering complex and high-priority capability outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to influence and build relationships with senior executives and external
stakeholders
The ability to apply critical thinking and risk-consideration to decision-making processes, and
the judgement to escalate where required
The capacity to manage competing priorities and tasks of varying complexity in a dynamic
operating environment
Strong organisational skills, initiative and the ability to influence others to achieve business
outcomes
Professionalism, integrity and a positive team focused approach who thrives in a dynamic,
high tempo environment and contributes to a respectful and outcome driven culture.
Duties
- The Role
- The Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Active Electronically Scanned Array
- (AESA) Systems Program Office seeks an EL 1 Emerging International Program Manager to lead
- a small team delivering AESA systems procured through the United States Government and allied
- partners.
- This role operates under broad direction to manage complex program outcomes within an
- integrated workforce, including planning, reviewing, and implementing project activities. It also
- requires providing strategic advice to senior leadership and maintaining strong relationships with
- international government stakeholders while aligning efforts with Defence priorities.
- At the EL 1 level, the role involves leading project planning, managing procurement and contracts,
- and preparing high-quality briefs, reports, and submissions. The Program Manager oversees
- schedule, risk, budget, and performance, ensuring alignment with program objectives. They
- provide evidence-based advice to senior leaders, build team capability through coaching and
- feedback, and foster strong internal and external networks to support Defence and security
- outcomes.
- 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 2”.
How to Apply
Position Contact GPCAPT Andrew Gillman, 02 5131 4404
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=1C0AE497-DFC2-1FBD-AA4D-ED0984EA
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