The key duties of the position include
Are you looking for a challenging career that makes a difference? Perhaps a role in the Department of Defence working on Australia's most complex Defence naval capabilities is the opportunity you've been waiting for?

The Future Submarine Program (FSP), Australia's largest Defence program, has taken on the challenge to deliver to the Royal Australian Navy a regionally superior, sovereign Submarine capability.

Submarines are a unique Defence capability and play an essential role in supporting Australia's maritime security, and your work within the program, by engaging with Navy and Industry suppliers will ensure that Navy has an enduring and potent Submarine capability.

Can you name a better challenge than working on this complex program and delivering this fantastic capability - on cost, on schedule and with the required level of quality?

What we are looking for.

Whether you are looking to start your journey in program and project management or you are a seasoned professional, we are looking for capable, flexible and bold problem solvers to jump into a range of challenging and rewarding roles in:

Project Management (General);
Project Management (Cost Schedule EVM background);
Project Management (Measurement and Metrics Management background);
Risk and Opportunity Management; and
Project Scheduling.
As part of these roles, you will be required to:
- Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and actively participate in team work and group activities with our Australian and international Partners;
- Provide specialist services and support across the breadth of the Program, including contracts, related projects and change activities, particularly in the areas of:
  - Integration Management;
  - Risk and Opportunity Management;
  - Quality Management (including Measurement and Metrics);
  - Schedule Management;
  - Cost/Schedule Analysis and Earned Value Management; and
  - Change Control.
  - Analyse and interpret project performance against agreed plans and develop, evaluate and deliver strategies to achieve program outcomes;
  - Take the initiative to resolve issues by identifying and developing ideas through analysis of alternative courses of action and their implications;
  - Be accountable to manage a range of project activities and coordinate project inputs in accordance with practices, methods and standards appropriate to the complexity of the Program;
  - Manage and maintain Tripartite Program and Bilateral Project documentation; and
  - Support and maintain governance of Program and Contract activities that:
    - Provides audit and assurance of the Performance Management Baseline against which FSP outcomes can be measured and assessed; and
    - Supports the conduct of Integrated Baselines Reviews, Earned Value Management Surveillance Reviews and Project Initiation/Closure Gate Reviews.
      Working for Defence
      Defence will support you in balancing your work life with family and other priorities. You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that not always nine to five. There are also competitive remuneration packages that may respond to industry variations and include generous superannuation arrangements.
      Defence will make a superannuation contribution of 15.4 per cent, higher than most industries, with the opportunity for you to make additional personal contributions. Defence is an inclusive employer and values the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the Department. We have a number of communities across Defence that promote inclusive practices and provide employees the opportunity to participate in a range of events. You will be eligible to access a range of work-life balance and career benefits.

Project Managers, Project Risk Officers, Project Schedulers.

Australian Public Service (APS) Adelaide CBD SA

Australian Public Service (APS)

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