Project Management Consultant

Nova Systems is a leading engineering services and technology solutions partner. Our vision is to solve the complex challenges that really matter to our clients. One such client is the Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems (EWIS) branch within the Joint Systems division of CASG. EWIS strives to strives to be at the forefront of supporting and delivering some of the most exciting capability within Defence. As part of Joint Systems, EWIS contributes to the acquisition and support of systems for electronic warfare, command and control, satellites, and guided weapons.

**About the Role**:
As a Project Manager you will be supporting key EW projects within EWIS delivering and sustaining critical Defence capability in support of Australia’s war fighters in executing Defence’s mission to defend Australia and its national interests. You will bring your project management expertise and experience to coordinate the various elements required to ensure project success, progressing projects through the various stages of capability lifecycle from strategy and inception through to in-service support and disposal. In doing so you will play an essential role in providing the Australian Defence Force with cutting edge technology and tools to deliver its mission.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work alongside Commonwealth project team members, supporting the progress of projects through the One Defence Capability System, including development of key documents supporting project clearance through Defence capability gate reviews.
- Liaise with Defence and non-Defence stakeholders.
- Facilitate, develop and administer delivery of acquisition and sustainment contracts with key Defence industry players.
- Coordinate Fundamental Inputs to Capability.
- Manage risk and issues, facilitate workshops and maintain associated registers.
- Undertake regular project reporting and management of dashboards.
- Manage arrangements with overseas parties, such as non-Australian Defence and government bodies.Input into project financial planning, including development of key document supporting the Commonwealth procurement process.

**What we would like from you**:

- A project management qualification and relevant industry experience.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated abilities to manage risks/issues in corporate toolsets.
- Demonstrated abilities to write SoWs.
- Demonstrated abilities to create and manage project schedules using toolsets like Microsoft Project, OPP or Primavera.
- Ability to lead a team within a complex stakeholder environment.
- Current NV2 AGSVA clearance OR ability to gain an NV2 security clearance.

Desirable requirements:

- Defence experience in EW within the Maritime or Land domain.An industry recognised project management affiliation/certification.

**Life at Nova - it all adds up**

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

- **Generous Parental Leave**: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
- **Professional and Personal Development**: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities
- **Additional Leave**: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
- **Flexibility**: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
- **Dress For Your Day**: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
- **Reward & Recognition Program**: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
- **Employee Assistance Program**: for employees and family members
- **Annual ANZ conference**: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun
- **Wellbeing Hub**with access to health and fitness content
- Access to **Defence Health and Travel Insurance**:

- **Free Flu Vaccination**annually
- **Novated Leasing**and Salary Sacrifice
- **Nova Employee Share Offer**:

- An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
- Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously

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Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact **_Isabella _**in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (07) 3151 8215.

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