The Role

• Are you looking to apply your Project Management experience as part of a motivated and professional team?
• Do you value forming effective relationships in a diverse environment while contributing to Australia’s national security and Defence?

Secure your next role at Capability Acquisition Sustainment Group (CASG) as the MC-55A Baseline Upgrade Program Project Manager in the MC-55A Peregrine Enterprise as part of Airborne Surveillance Control and Intelligence Systems Program Office (ASCISPO).

In this role you will be responsible for managing the delivery of upgrades to the Royal Australian Air Force’s premier Intelligence, Surveillance Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare platform. You will be required to lead a multi-disciplinary team consisting of supporting functions while interacting with a wide range of stakeholders.

ASCISPO, located at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA and RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW, performs sustainment and major capability upgrades for the Air Force's fleet of MC-55A Peregrine and E-7A Wedgetail systems.

Note: This position will be required to access US export controlled materiel and therefore applicants will be requested to disclose any dual citizenship with another country during the recruitment process. Dual citizens may be subject to further assessment and appointment to this position will be conditional upon approval to access US controlled export material be in accordance with the United States Arms Export Control Act.

About our Team

ASCISPO is an integrated team of Australian Public Servants, Military and Contractor personnel and is committed to:

• Empowering personnel to make informed risk-based decisions.
• Supports flexible, collaborative and creative thinking in order to deliver solutions in a timely manner.
• Embraces work-life balance, promotes personal well-being, and ensures that our outputs are sustainable.
• Invests in learning and development and values diversity.

ASCISPO is located at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia and offers access to flexible working conditions to support work life balance and an attractive remuneration package including a generous superannuation contribution of 15.4%. Defence provides relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary project teams and coordinating project activities to achieve complex outcomes;
• Ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders, to manage expectations and use project management expertise to meet project milestones;
• Demonstrated business and commercial acumen;
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of project governance and controls e.g Scheduling, Finance & Cost Estimation

Application Closing Date: Sunday 27 January 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/00026/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=5C2456EE-13BD-AAF4-E5EA-E37B9FD95B20