Sustaining Complex Systems Specialist

23 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeSustainability Full time $120,000 - $175,000
Sustainment Manager Job Description

As a Sustainment Manager, you will play a critical role in managing a portfolio of systems that contribute to understanding and managing the space domain. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure capabilities remain available, reliable, and meet Australia's space security objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, IT, physics, business, or project management, with experience in Defence, sustainment, logistics, or complex technical systems. They should also possess strong skills in managing technical projects, Defence contracts (ASDEFCON), and sustainment programs, ideally with certifications like PRINCE2 or PMP.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage sustainment strategies – Plan maintenance, upgrades, and obsolescence management while integrating with Defence asset frameworks.
  • Oversee programs and contracts – Manage sustainment services, monitor budgets, ensure compliance, and govern complex technical contracts.
  • Maintain stakeholder relationships – Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, international allies, and industry partners in space domain awareness and control.
  • Ensure technical integrity and resource management – Support system calibration, documentation, configuration control, and oversee logistics for specialised components and secure data pathways.
  • Manage risks and monitor performance – Assess and mitigate sustainment risks while tracking and reporting on operational effectiveness.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Relevant Qualifications & Experience – Degree in engineering, IT, physics, business, or project management, with experience in Defence, sustainment, logistics, or complex technical systems.
  • Project & Contract Management – Skilled in managing technical projects, Defence contracts (ASDEFCON), and sustainment programs, ideally with certifications like PRINCE2 or PMP.
  • Resource & Risk Management – Expertise in logistics, supply chain management, asset lifecycle planning, and assessing risks in interconnected systems.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Ability to collaborate with Defence personnel, technical experts, industry partners, and international allies.
  • Strong Communication Skills – Capable of conveying complex technical and program information clearly to diverse audiences.
Benefits:
  • A challenging and rewarding career in Defence.
  • The opportunity to work on complex and impactful projects.
  • Professional development opportunities.

We are committed to delivering outcomes that put Australia's interests first. Applicants must be Australian citizens with a minimum NV1 security clearance. Compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) may be necessary, which could restrict individuals with dual citizenship, permanent residency, or former nationality of certain countries as outlined in ITAR 126.1.

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