Project/Program Management

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Role Title: Project & Program Management - Futures Technical Project Support

Role Description: Based out of the Collaborative and Autonomous Systems Project Office (CASPO) at RAAFBASE Amberley. This position operates under limited direction to deliver complex technical project management and integration tasks within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. The role supports AIR6015 Futures activities, with a strong emphasis on advanced technology domains including electronic warfare, softwaredefined systems, and autonomous aviation capabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Apply technical expertise gained from roles related to one or more of the following areas to support capability development and integration:

o Electronic warfare / EMS

o Software-defined electronic systems

o RF/IR sensors and MFA/AESA radar systems

o Agile software development

o Autonomous systems and artificial intelligence

o Secure communications, cryptographic networks

o Uncrewed systems such as MQ-4C, MQ-9A

o Crewed platforms such as E-7A, P-8A

• Lead planning and scheduling of complex technical work packages aligned to capability milestones and system development pathways

• Support development of innovative, non-traditional procurement strategies and contribute to key project documentation and controls

• Liaise with stakeholders across CASPO, ACS Branch, AFHQ, DSTG, US DoD agencies, and industry to ensure alignment with technical and acquisition objectives

• Develop and maintain integrated schedules in OPP, incorporating technical dependencies, risks, and constraints

• Produce standardised artefacts covering scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resource planning to support baseline management

• Conduct schedule assurance activities and provide variance analysis and recovery advice to Project Managers

• Support workforce capability uplift through coaching in project controls and risk-based decision-making

• Contribute to CASG Project Controls community and continuous improvement initiative

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated project management experience in complex Defence or aviation environments

• Technical background in one or more of the following:

• Electronic warfare / EMS

• Software-defined electronic systems

• RF/IR sensors, MFA/AESA radar systems

• Autonomous systems, AI, secure communications, cryptographic networks

• Defence uncrewed and crewed ISR systems

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within integrated teams.

• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling tools, and risk management frameworks.

• High-level communication, stakeholder engagement and adaptability

• Strong commercial acumen and experience in cooperative projects with the United States

• Compliance with Acquisition and Sustainment Procurement Reform, ERP, and NDS requirements.

• Timely receipt of activity progress updates from project stakeholders.

• On-time delivery of enabling inputs from ACS Branch.

• Integration of external schedules into Defence-specific formats and frameworks

• On-site presence at Amberley is required to support integrated team operations

• Interstate travel may be necessary for stakeholder engagement, site visits, or technical coordination

Required Security Clearance Level: - NV1 Security Clearance (PV highly desirable)

Location: - RAAF Base Amberley (near Ipswich)

Weekly Hours: - Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week

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