The posting
Please respond to this job if you are an Australian Citizen residing in Australia and have an active PV Clearance.
- Contract start 01 March 2023 To 12 months.
- Australian Citizen, PV Clearance, Canberra role.
Send your responses to [email protected]
Overview
Operational Engineering Branch within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), are responsible for delivering cutting edge capabilities to support ASDs Signals Intelligence, Cyber and Enterprise Capabilities.
These capabilities consists of a combination of:
- Delivery of new capability under the REDSPICE program;
- Delivery of ASD's major capability programs and;
- Enhancing and modernising existing capabilities.
To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for multiple Project Managers to oversee projects under limited direction.
ASD seeks Project Managers who can think critically and utilise their excellent problem solving skills, as well as undertake negotiations, delegate effectively, and make timely decisions.
The Project Manager will manage a diverse range of technical projects. The Project Manager is responsible for contributing to the planning and implementation of projects, including defining the scope and requirements, developing plans and schedules, managing the projects budget, overseeing and planning resource allocation and work packages, managing risks and issues and communicating formally and informally on the projects progress.
The Project Manager will oversee projects under limited direction. The Project Manager will be a highly organised, dynamic, outcome orientated individual with excellent communication skills who can think critically and utilise their excellent problem solving skills, as well as undertake negotiations, delegate effectively, and make timely decisions.
SFIA Level Of Responsibility 5 [LOR 5]
Autonomy
Works under broad direction. Work is often self-initiated. Is fully responsible for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities.
Influence
Influences organisation, customers, suppliers, partners and peers on the contribution of own specialism. Builds appropriate and effective business relationships. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e. results, deadlines and budget. Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments.
Complexity
Performs an extensive range and variety of complex technical and/or professional work activities. Undertakes work which requires the application of fundamental principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Understands the relationship between own specialism and wider customer/organisational requirements.
Business skills
Advises on the available standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to own specialism and can make appropriate choices from alternatives. Analyses, designs, plans, executes and evaluates work to time, cost and quality targets. Assesses and evaluates risk. Communicates effectively, both formally and informally. Demonstrates leadership. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives. Takes all requirements into account when making proposals. Takes initiative to keep skills up to date. Mentors colleagues. Maintains an awareness of developments in the industry. Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continuous operational improvement. Demonstrates creativity, innovation and ethical thinking in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder.
SFIA Professional Skill Level Description
PRMG 5
Takes full responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of medium scale projects (typically with direct business impact and firm deadlines). Identifies, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project. Ensures that realistic project plans are maintained and ensures regular and accurate communication to stakeholders, consistent with the methods in use (agile, waterfall, etc.). Ensures Quality reviews occur on schedule and according to procedure. Manages the change control procedure, and ensures that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are signed off. Provides effective leadership to the project team, and takes appropriate action where team performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission
Desirable Criteria
- Demonstrated knowledge of IT systems design and development processes and experience in reviewing technical documentation.
- Understanding of Defence procurement procedures and regulations.
- Demonstrated capacity to deliver projects in a resource constrained environment.
- Previous knowledge of, or experience with, DEF Major Projects would be highly regarded.
Essential Criteria
- Lead complex ICT projects in the planning, management and delivery of new capability and system enhancements.
- Engage with stakeholders and conduct requirements definition and scoping activities to clarify and define the scope of projects.
- Achieve project deliverables in accordance with the approved project scope.
- Plan and manage phases of system development or enhancement including requirement analysis, system design, testing, implementation and transition to operations.
- Manage procurements in a timeframe supporting the wider project requirements.
- Establish and maintain project planning artefacts in accordance with the endorsed project management methods and ensure their continued suitability to define, control and manage all work associated with a project.
- Undertake project risk management to identify, analyse, evaluate, treat and review risks and issues.
- Manage and influence stakeholders expectations through the life of the project and support project governance bodies as necessary.
- Provide leadership in the resolution of Project issues.
- Ensure all work completed meets quality standards and quality control measures.
