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.

SEA1442 is a multi-phased, long-term program that is delivering an improved communications capability to selected Royal Australian Navy (RAN) platforms based on common architectures and standardised systems. SEA1442 is the lead program for future integrated communications in the maritime environment, introducing commonality, interoperability and decreasing the cost of training personnel, while networking the task group.

SEA1442 Ph5 will provide selected RAN Fleet units with a new Primary and Alternate Satellite Terminal system interfaced with a suite of complementary Aggregation and Encryption (A&E), Bearer and Antenna systems in order to provide responsive, resilient and redundant delivery and dissemination of command and control related communications, enhanced situational awareness, logistics and administrative information and data.

As the SEA1442 Work Pack 2 Project Manager, you are responsible for overseeing and leading cross-functional teams to successfully achieve Work Pack 2 on time, budget and within scope. The Project Manager provides strategic thinking and tactical execution through excellent problem-solving skills while managing risks and stakeholders’ expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor progress of project scope, objectives and deliverables that align with overall project plan
• Develop detailed project plans, setting timelines, milestones and required resources for completion
• Manage a high level of complexity around engineering design, engineering review cycles and system integration.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensure clarity of roles, maintain collaboration and promote productivity.
• Proactively identify potential risks and develop contingency plans.
• Resolve project issues promptly to minimise disruption.
• Use relevant project management tools to track KPIs such as deadlines, budgets, and quality metrics.
• Create and present reports with actionable insights for management and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular review sessions to highlight successes and identify improvement areas.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, industry partners, to ensure alignment of project objectives and timely resolution of issues.
• Manage project contracts to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Monitor Prime Contractor performance and address variations, risks, and deliverable quality.

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 or broader Defence environment.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning and execution, including scope, scheduling, and resource management.
• Knowledge of contract management, including monitoring compliance and contractor performance.
• Formal project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2 and PMBOK).
• Experience with ASDEFCON suite of templates, CDRL submissions
• Knowledge of the One Defence Capability System.
• 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.
• 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.

Desirable requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, ICT, maritime operations, or a related field

• Experience delivering communications or ICT modernisation projects in Defence or government environments.

• Familiarity with Navy operational requirements, 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.