Senior Project Management Consultant MEOSPO

About the role

Nova Systems is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the planning, integration and delivery of complex Maritime Strike and Munitions capabilities within the Defence environment.

Working alongside Defence, Navy and multidisciplinary technical teams, you’ll play an important role in progressing capability from early planning through integration, testing and delivery. You’ll coordinate project schedules, risks, budgets, commercial activities and Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC), while providing clear reporting and advice to senior stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys working at the intersection of project delivery, Defence capability, technical integration and commercial management.

What you’ll be involved in

• Developing and maintaining weapon and capability plans across project management, asset management, engineering, certification, ILS, contracting, sustainment and disposal.
• Planning and coordinating weapon integration activities across platforms, including schedules, technical risks, dependencies, costs and FIC requirements.
• Supporting the integration of testing, logistics and other enabling elements required to achieve operational capability.
• Managing and coordinating project schedules, resources, risks and dependencies across multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting financial management activities, including budgets, Additional Estimates and Budget Estimates.
• Preparing and coordinating monthly reporting, executive briefs, submissions, presentations and Government capability updates.
• Managing data requests, stakeholder visits, actions and reporting relating to Maritime Strike and Munitions activities.
• Supporting executive committees and governance forums, including the coordination of actions, reporting and meeting outcomes.
• Supporting future capability development, including Pre-Gate 0 advice, cost models, execution plans, schedules, risk-reduction studies and stakeholder engagement.
• Working closely with Navy and Defence stakeholders to support future capability planning and decision-making.
• Preparing tender and contract documentation, including approval submissions, tender evaluation plans and supporting commercial documentation.
• Supporting contract management activities, including contract changes, contractor performance management and reporting.

What we would like from you

You’ll bring demonstrated project management experience within a Defence technical environment, with the ability to coordinate competing priorities and work confidently with technical, commercial and senior stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects or capability activities.
• Experience within Defence acquisition, sustainment or capability delivery.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, risk, financial and resource management.
• Experience coordinating technical integration activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• An understanding of Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) and their role in achieving operational capability.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience developing executive briefs, reports, submissions and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with Defence, industry and senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting governance forums, executive committees and capability decision points.
• Commercial and contract management experience, including tender documentation, contract changes and contractor performance management.
• The ability to take complex technical and project information and turn it into clear, practical advice and reporting.
• Experience supporting Maritime, weapons, guided munitions or complex Defence capability programs would be highly regarded.

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 wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing 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! 
• Wellbeing 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 Company 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

APPLY NOW 

Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Sloan or Mel Lo 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, please visit our website. 

Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate. 

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

Nova Systems 

Nova Systems is one of the largest Australian owned and operated Defence and Security companies with a global presence as a leader in capability assurance and systems integration. 

We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day. Our people combine technical skills with an in-depth understanding of what is needed – from Defence and essential services to border security. 

We are leaders in Test & Evaluation (T&E), Certification and Systems Assurance, and incorporate the latest Digital Engineering tools and methods including modelling, simulation, and digital twins. 

We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.