Platform Systems Requirements Manager
Australian Government Department of DefencePotts PointThe Role
Reporting to Principal Engineer- DDGSPO EL 1 Platform Systems Requirement Manager is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve very complex Mechanical engineering work within an integrated workforce. They will require an in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines / classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
The Destroyer System Program Office (DDGSPO) has been established to sustain the Air Warfare Destroyers (AWD). The DDGSPO is an integrated workforce consisting of ADF, APS and industry personnel based at Garden Island in Sydney. Given the integrated nature of the workforce, positive relationships, collaborative behaviours, and an agile and flexible approach will be fundamental to the success of the DDGSPO. The DDGSPO is a dynamic and challenging work environment supporting the Royal Australian Navy's most capable Hobart Class warships.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who will be a team player with highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills.
They will genuinely foster a curiosity for innovative possibilities and an enthusiasm to learn and drive change in order to gain efficiencies. They need to display an ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing complex situations and uncertainty. They need to take ownership of outcomes and lead tasks to success. They will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a subject matter expert role. They will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to provide expert policy advice. They will have in-depth knowledge of the engineering function 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 very complex problem solving and issues management and may coordinate and perform detailed or sensitive projects that impact on strategic, political or operational outcomes for Defence.
Please note : A Baseline clearance is required to be obtained initially, with the expectation that this will be upgraded to NV1 once engagement has commenced.