Program and Project Cost Estimator
Australian Department of Defence
Posted 1 day ago
The Role
Defence Digital Group (DDG) is building a team of Program and Project Cost Estimators to support successful delivery of Digital Capability. Our successful candidates will lead the development of Program and Project Cost Estimates using a range of cost estimation techniques and sources of data to provide Project Managers and Capability Managers with robust cost estimates from Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) through to Tender Quality (TQ) costs, inclusive of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) metrics. In addition to developing Program and Project Cost Estimates, you will also support the development and growth of the new DDG Cost Estimation capability through the development of a DDG Cost Estimation Framework. You will be supported by a chapter of other Cost Estimation professionals, including an SME Cost Estimation Chapter Lead to whom you will report.
Your chapter will provide you with professional development and peer support to ensure your continual growth in the Cost Estimation career and of your general APS skills.
About our Team
The Defence Digital Group (DDG) operates to generate and sustain digital capabilities and effects in order to defend Australia and its national interests. Its vision is a secure, integrated and scalable information and communications environment able to fight and win in the digital age. As part of DDG, the Digital Capability Division and Military Systems and Enterprise Systems Divisions’ plan, deliver and enhance ICT capabilities that meet Defence's needs and ensure Defence is ready to fight and win in the digital age.
PrMO Chapter Resources will work alongside other project resources to deliver capability within the Military and Enterprise Systems Divisions. They will also spend some time supporting the growth and continuous improvement of their chapter and its enabling tools, templates and processes.
We commit to providing additional professionalisation for the right candidates so you can continue to grow and develop your career. We will also provide mentorship and coaching to ensure you reach your potential.
Our Ideal Candidate
The DDG Cost Estimation Chapter is a new team, established as a result of our recent transformation program; candidates who are motivated to stand up new business units and positively engage with navigating change will thrive in this role.
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
- Proven track record of leading costing activities for business cases and large projects in complex organisations.
- Be familiar with relevant costing and finance systems or the ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to manage finances for large programs and/or projects.
- Ability to drive outcomes and execute on complex delivery initiatives.
- Advanced communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and initiatives, work, influence senior leaders, and be approachable.
- Ability to be adaptive to suit the task at hand and achieve positive outcomes.
- A desire to lead change and adopt new ways of working.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 29 June 2025
For further information please review the job information pack, reference DDG/04699/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=2A7408AC-A833-BDD6-4341-E3DADB6FBCB6
About Australian Department of Defence
Role
The primary role of Defence is to defend Australia against armed attack.
Australia's defence policy is founded on the principle of self-reliance in the direct defence of Australia, but with a capacity to do more where there are shared interests with partners and allies.
Strategic Direction
The Defence White Paper was released on 25 February 2016 together with an Integrated Investment Program and Defence Industry Policy Statement.
Defence White Papers are the Government's most important guidance about Australia's long-term defence capability. They provide an opportunity for the Government and community to understand the the opportunities and challenges for Australia's future defence and security needs.
The White Paper provides a strategy aligned with capability and resources to deliver a future force that is more capable, agile and potent and ready to respond to future challenges.
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