Job Description

About The Role

As the Delivery Lead you are responsible for the effective project management, client management, personnel management, and profitable delivery and growth of services provided to CASG within the EWIS IWP..

You will ensure high-quality outcomes for this key client through direct project oversight and operate as the primary point of contact for EWIS-Land SPO client delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management:

• Support the Delivery Manager in leading delivery teams to achieve profitable results in line with established budgets.
• Support the Delivery Manager in managing the delivery of services/outcomes as required by the contract.
• Professional & Personnel management of Nova Staff allocated delivery teams in accordance with Nova policies and procedures

Client Relationship Management:

• Support the Delivery Manager in managing members of the delivery teams (Nova & Subcontractors) in their duties.
• Contribute to the Identification, development, and execution of new and follow-on business from the client.
• Represent Nova in the Client and other forums.
• Maintain a pro-active relationship with clients and other stakeholders.

Project Management and Coordination:

• Coordinate all required reporting across the scope of delivery including finance and risk.
• Implement continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Oracle ERP project management, risk management and budget management.

Line Manager Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining a strong, constructive working relationship with your team, focussed on achieving business outcomes, professional goals,  their personal goals and enabling them to work to their full potential.
• Establish a basis for productive work by completing important people management processes including but not limited to hiring new staff,  induction, time and attendance management, performance management and recognition of performance.
• Hold quality and authentic conversations providing relevant and timely feedback and focus on the development of our people to build  capability.
• Actively role model Nova Systems values and strive to achieve our strategy and vision.  
• Take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in line with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Visibly champion a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace that prioritises diversity and gender equality by establishing clear expectations and acting as a role model for respectful behaviour.
• Monitor risks and foster a workplace culture and systems that advance gender equality, respect, diversity, and inclusion.
• Proactively lead and drive change within your team.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to own and manage the delivery of one or more client projects or workstreams.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, specifically as a people leader with strong influencing and negotiating skills that can be applied to senior stakeholders within Nova Systems, Clients and Industry Partners.
• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in client relationship management and business development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools with strong reviewing, proofing and editing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Australian Citizenship.
• Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) NV1 security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.  
• Ability to work on a client site as required.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience delivering within an above the line environment, CASG processes and Defence Capability Life Cycle.
• Advanced skills in commercial management, including contract negotiation and vendor performance oversight.
• Proficiency in project management tools and Defence assurance methodologies.

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 well-being such as a gym membership or assets related to well-being 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 Nova employee engagement Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
• Well-being 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!

You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems

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Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Sloan in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100.

Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

About Nova:

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Singapore. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve.

At Nova Systems, we provide highly specialised advice and solutions at scale, we are agile and ready to predict, react and respond. We refer to it as being “Optimised for Performance”. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate.

At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective. We are the smarts behind the solution.