Job Description

About the Role:

Nova Systems is a leading engineering services and technology solutions company, partnering with our clients to keep our nations and people safe and secure. At Nova, we work collaboratively to achieve our vision and our strategic objectives, whilst staying true to our values of Trust, Professionalism, Community and Passion. We collectively contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace, valuing diversity in all its forms.

As the Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for applying project management practices to coordinate the various elements require to ensure project success, progressing projects through the various stages of capability lifecycle from strategy inception through to in-service support and disposal. You will manage medium to large sized moderate to complex projects, leading a team to support the project and successful client outcomes. You will be accountable for the project commercial success within your appropriate delegation for profit and revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside Commonwealth project team members, supporting the progress of projects through the One Defence Capability System, including development of key documents supporting project clearance through Defence capability gate reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to write SoWs and Defence documents, particularly writing Government submissions at or prior to Gate 2, in accordance with ASDEFCON guidelines
• Liaise with Defence and non-Defence stakeholders.
• Facilitate, develop and administer delivery of acquisition contracts with key Defence industry players.
• Coordinate Fundamental inputs to Capability.
• Manage risk and issues, facilitate workshops and maintain associated registers.
• Undertake regular project reporting and management of dashboards.
• Manage arrangements with overseas parties, such as non-Australian Defence and government bodies.
• Input into project financial planning, including development of key document supporting the Commonwealth procurement process.

Essential requirements:

• Qualification in Project Management or related discipline, with relevant experience in a Defence end-to-end project management role. With proven delivery of complex acquisition projects within a CASG environment.
• Experience with ASDEFCON suite of templates and project scheduling with Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a focus on client project outcomes using advanced stakeholder engagement and client management skills.
• Proven leadership and/or people management experience.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working in a complex and dynamic business environment.
• Australian Citizenship and current Australian Government Security Vetting Agency ( AGSVA) security clearance, minimum NV1 with the ability to obtain and maintain NV2.  
• Ability to work on a client site as required.

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.