The Role

Surveillance and Control System Program Office (S&CSPO), based at RAAF Base Williamtown has an opportunity for an Air Battlespace Management (ABM) Project Manager to join their team.

Operating in an integrated environment comprising of Military, Australian Public Servants and Industry Partners, the role is responsible for the project management of future capability delivery to the ABMS Enterprise to ensure the successful delivery of products to the Capability Manager.

The role requires excellent communication and coordination skills, as well as a strong understanding of project management methodology and tools, project control and preparation of project plans, performance reports and risk analysis. You will be working closely with the executive team to support product delivery through the resolution of issues, proactive planning and consistent stakeholder engagement.

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 Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team

The Air Battlespace Management Enterprise (ABME) is an established partnership model between Defence and Industry (Surveillance and Control System Program Office, Surveillance and Response Group, Boeing Defence Australia, Lockheed Martin Australia, and Daronmont Technologies). Within the ABME we are responsible for governance oversight to Industry Partners by contributing to various technical, engineering and project management activities, including capability delivery and system integration management.

The Project Manager will work within the ABME team at RAAF Base Williamtown and will be interacting with staff across Industry and Defence to support the delivery of integrated Air Battle Management capability to the operators in support Integrated Air and Missile Defence missions.

The team is located in the premier tourist destination; the Hunter region. With idyllic surf beaches in Port Stephens and Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter wine region and the Barrington Tops within an hour of the Base.

Our Ideal Candidate

S&CSPO CAF14 is a fast-paced, integrated and dynamic environment where the Project Manager is integral to the delivery and integration of capability in a cost effective and efficient manner that meet the Capability Manager’s needs.

The successful candidate will have a high level of stakeholder engagement, project management acumen, scheduling and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure with limited resources. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills are also required in order to engage with internal and external stakeholders as necessary to achieve the required outcomes for Defence.

Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who demonstrates the ability to lead and manage projects in a complex integrated environment, including the ability to prioritise tasks and manage risks, issues and stakeholder issues. The candidate needs to be motivated and willing to take on new challenges, whilst identifying process improvements.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 8 May, 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/01414/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=52715BB3-8941-C305-4D69-E3C0C7A437A4.