The Role

We are hiring for multiple positions within ASD’s Capability and Transformation Group for both technical and non-technical Project Managers in Canberra.

As an ASD EL 1 Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading or supporting an integrated team and manage all aspects of the Capability Life Cycle through the below key duties:

• Lead project delivery, maintaining and applying knowledge of project management processes and tools, including but not limited to, schedule, risk management, quality assurance, benefits management, finance, cost modelling, procurement, contract management, acquisition strategy, test and evaluation, resourcing, project briefs, project management plans and post implementation reviews.
• Implementing project management practices to support iterative/agile working.
• Generating, maintaining and communicating a vision of the project’s outcomes and associated benefits.
• Develop and maintain project artefacts, including briefing presentations, submissions, and reports relating to project status and risks and issues in accordance with organisational record keeping requirements.
• Supporting the evaluation of project and program performance to understand and anticipate critical factors for success and recommend changes where necessary.
• Managing interdependencies in support of specific business strategies and objectives.
• Supporting prioritisation of competing deadlines and manage uncertainty to deliver on agreed project outputs within timeframes and budgets.
• Oversight and undertaking administrative and logistical support, including documentation management, meeting coordination, and drafting and progressing of financial and procurement documentation.
• Accountable for team cohesion, setting work area priorities, managing workflows and evaluating business outcomes.
• Ensuring the team is keeping end-users informed on the progress of issue resolution and estimated timeframes for resolution.
• Provision of mentor support to junior staff, in order to build a stronger understanding of the polices, processes and procedures.
• Work closely with other project equity owners and other areas across the organisation.

Further information can be found at: I’m changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)

About our Team

ASD’s Capability and Transformation Group has a broad scope of responsibilities, ranging from the delivery and execution of leading-edge mission capability and tools to an overarching portfolio view of ASD and the implementation of REDSPICE. The five Divisions include Cloud, Enterprise Technology, Mission Capability, Mission Data and Portfolio & Transformation.

Each Division drives project management maturity improvements and is comprised of members of diverse skills and disciplines who work together to deliver positive capability development outcomes for all stakeholders. By partnering with these stakeholders, including Air Force, Army, Navy and other Defence Groups, we deliver complex capability project/programs to enable ASD and the ADF to stay ahead of technical advancements in the region.

With a diverse range of projects and roles available, this is your opportunity to combine both your skills and interests to contribute to the ongoing success of ASD.

ASD offers excellent training, mentoring and development opportunities as well as a competitive salary and benefits packages.

Our Ideal Candidate

As an ASD EL1 Project Manager, our ideal candidate will have:

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate information coherently and concisely to stakeholders.
• Initiative when working with other project staff, engaging effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• An ability to work to strict timeframes and transparently escalate issues as required.
• Highly developed attention to detail with an analytical approach to work.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to senior management and stakeholders as well as leading and assuming accountability for projects or programs that have strategic or operational significance.
• Negotiation skills to effectively achieve outcomes and problem solve.
• An understanding of rules and regulations governing project acquisitions, sustainment, and decommissioning.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team of both APS, ADF and Contractors to ASD.
• An ability to work collaboratively to achieve results and has a willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of their customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster and promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with ASD values.
• Remaining responsive, adaptable and open to change, maintaining a positive attitude within a challenging operating environment.

ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies. In line with the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Direction 2022, upon completion of the recruitment activity, the merit pool will be available to locations across Australia.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 20 July, 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASD/05586/25 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers.