System Manager

Join our Downer Professional Servicesteam and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australias future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units our Technical Advisory and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer a major service partner to Defence. Together we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for aSystem Manager in Canberra to work on Joint projects.

What Youll Do

This role offers a broad scope with key role responsibilities including:

• Manage and deliver sustainment activities in line with CAF16 mandates including acquisition and refresh coordination.

• Oversee vendor performance and contract compliance ensuring effective system and contractor management.

• Coordinate engineering certification security accreditation and system change management processes.

• Engage with stakeholders such as ADF system sponsors and users to support capability assurance.

• Lead financial and risk management efforts addressing obsolescence and emerging issues impacting system ownership.

What Youll Bring

• Experience in Air Force and/or ADF capability acquisition and sustainment management.

• Strong understanding of operational aviation environments including methodologies tools and governance.

• Knowledge of enterprise-scale IT application architecture and related management processes.

• Background in information technology and/or military project management.

• Excellent communication interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Due to the nature of the work you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimumNegative Vetting 1or higher Security clearance as required by the some instances compliance withInternational Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything youll bring a strong work ethic a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services were not just a workplace - were a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the countrys only sovereign prime were committed to making a real difference in protecting Australias interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.

• Professional development: Access career mapping accelerated learning programs and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.

• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare retail vehicles and more through

• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26000 people across Australia New Zealand and the Pacific our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives backgrounds and ideas.