EL 2 - Project Director

$139,681 - $167,659 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation Russell - ACT The Role Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems Branch is looking for experienced project managers to join us in delivering electronic warfare and intelligence capabilities to the ADF. Two EL 2 Project Director roles are available to draw on all of your experience, knowledge and leadership qualities: Project Director Tactical Electronic Warfare (EW) Program leads the development, delivery and support of a persistent Land Domain EW Land Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) capability to support decision advantage and deliver joint targeting effect.  Program Director Maritime Electromagnetic Manoeuvre Warfare (MEMW) leads the delivery of next generation maritime electronic warfare capabilities. You will be responsible for delivering Australia’s Navy with next generation maritime electronic warfare capabilities under the MEMW Program. These roles need dynamic leaders with a proven record of delivering multiple concurrent complex projects to achieve Australia’s National Defence Strategy to defend, deter and deny. Successful applicants will need to possess high levels of strategic planning, commercial acumen, a proven history of managing interdependent and diverse teams and exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills. You will be responsible for a large, geographically dispersed and multi-disciplinary team across project, engineering, logistics and commercial activities to achieve capability outcomes for the ADF.  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. Please note : As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence environment. The successful candidates may be able to commence a role with a NV2 clearance however, failure to attain the PV security clearance may necessitate a role change. Please ensure you understand the eligibility requirements for security clearance by visiting AGSVA when considering these positions. About our Team Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems Branch in Joint Systems Division is an exciting and complex environment, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within CASG. We deliver, integrate and sustain intelligence and electromagnetic warfare capabilities into a wide range of air, land and maritime platforms and systems. We have a high performing culture and are faced with complex challenges in our role to defend Australia and its interests. We deliver joint capability and work primarily on three areas: electronic protection, electronic support and electronic attack and seek to be recognised and respected as a centre of expertise and global leader delivering and supporting capability solutions in the electromagnetic warfare and Active Electronically Scanned Array radar domains. Our Ideal Candidate Applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to deliver complex and concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment. You will also have: Extensive experience in project management and an ability to drive and deliver outcomes in accordance with Government approvals and Defence frameworks. Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed and multi-disciplinary professionals. Be a capable leader who understands the audience and adjust their communication to provide advice in a clear and concise manner.  Extensive experience spanning strategic planning, commercial acumen, complex stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.  An innovative and adaptive thinker who will accept accountability while taking a risk-based holistic approach to delivering capability outcomes. A strategic thinker who can demonstrate a high level of understanding of the National Defence Strategy, Integrated Investment Program and related Defence strategies and its impact for the acquisition, delivery and sustainment of capability. A high degree of self-awareness and developed emotional intelligence who is able to lead and empower a team driving and delivering outcomes. Information Pack Opens in new window