Program Support AFHQ

• Grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Stable, established and well respected leading organisation in Defence.
• Australian Citizenship, NV2 clearance, ITAR Compliant.

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent Defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role:

We are currently looking for an NV2 security cleared Program Support Consultant to join our team on a permanent basis. You will provide expert advice and coordination of budgets, scope and deliverables of a RAAF Hypersonics program.

This role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including free parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, Defence reserve and volunteer leave.

What will I be doing day to day?

• Draft high-quality documents including key information in the Capability Life Cycle (CLC) within Government submissions for an Air Combat Program
• Provide sub-program support to the multi-disciplined project teams and coordinate project activities, including coordination, management and delivery of project tasks and milestones
• Coordinate program schedules, risk, budgets, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns relating to sub-program progress and issues
• Advise and clearly articulate goals to achieve sub-program and project objectives
• Support project teams with integration and engagement of the program and project governance framework, ensuring consistency and transparency in reporting tools
• Identify, interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies, strategies, business and team requirements
• Engage and negotiate with stakeholders on complex issues to achieve business outcomes.
• Provide Air domain advice for briefs and submissions
• Plan and develop commercial engagements with Australian industry to deliver program outcomes

What sort of skills do I need?

• Tertiary qualifications and experience in Project Management
• 8 + years experience within a Defence environment
• Understanding of ITAR and Export Controls
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement
• Process orientated with good attention to detail
• Hold a minimum NV2 security clearance (must be an Australian citizen)

What's in it for me?

• Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as remote working or WFH where possible.
• Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
• Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we're proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson, , or Shams Ruhani,