El1 - Spo Project Administration Lead

$108,195 - $122,044 (plus Super)
- Brindabella Park - ACT, Russell - ACT

**The Role**

Do you thrive working in a challenging environment where you can utilise your strong problem solving and stakeholder management skills?

Do you value a diverse workforce that supports work life balance and offers flexible working arrangements?

Secure your next role with us at Defence as an APS employee for generous employment benefits including professional learning opportunities.

Join us on this exciting journey as the SPO EL1 Project Administration Lead working as part Land C4 Systems Branch within Joint Systems Division.

The SPO EL1 Project Administration Lead is a newly created role within the Branch and will work directly to the System Program Office Director within the System Program Office support area.

This is a unique opportunity for a high performing administration manager/project manager to drive project business processes within the SPO across both acquisition and sustainment activities.

These roles will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role.

They will exercise sound decision making and judgement to provide expert advice.

They will have a good understanding of project management administration and are responsible for the development, implementation, compliance and review of policies and procedures relevant to their work within that function.

They will engage in complex to very complex problem solving and issues management and may coordinate and perform detailed or sensitive projects administration tasks that impact strategic, political or operational outcomes for Defence.

The SPO EL1 Project Administration Lead will be responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships and will be required to identify relevant stakeholders’ expectations and concerns to develop and communicate methodologies and practices to achieve outcomes.

They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development of their work area.

**About our Team**
Land C4 Systems Branch under Joint Systems Division (JSD) is an exciting and complex environment, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within CASG.

We work across both Acquisition and Sustainment of Command and Control, Communication, and Computer Systems to Army and Joint Force.

You will enjoy Australian Public Service conditions which include an attractive salary package and flexible, family-friendly working arrangements.

Our staff have access to flexible working hours with opportunities for part-time and home-based work.

Defence provides employees with the option to undertake further studies, training and a superannuation contribution of 15.4 per cent, higher than most industries, with the opportunity for you to make additional personal contributions.

The Joint System Division within CASG is a world-leading complex enterprise with a heavy dependence on information technology and its personnel.

We are not only looking for highly competent professionals but also looking for collaborators, contributors, communicators and team players to be part of our highly integrated workforce.

Key attributes and experience we are looking for:

- Experience developing and implementing work plans, set performance indicators, and review individual, team and business performance, focusing on identifying opportunities for building team capability and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to liaise with various levels of stakeholders in relation to complex issues.
- A team leader who values team work and performs well in a diverse and integrated environment.