Project Manager (Support Services)

• Key contact for driving support related projects
• Significant high profile project
• Project Career Framework pathways available

About the Role

Working within the JP9101 Support Services team (approx. $1 billion value 10-year project, to deliver Australia’s Defence High Frequency Communications System next-generation upgrade), you will be responsible for the full project lifecycle of multiple small-medium projects within the support services function.

You will be key project contact point for driving projects forward, including engineering changes requested by the customer, quoting from suppliers and liaising with procurement. You will consistently and effectively manage schedule and ensure allocated projects within the program stay within budget and are completed on time.

You will formulate project plans, define overall scope and priorities, update project documentation, and monitor milestones through the entire lifecycle conducting risk assessments as needed.

This role is based in Keswick, South Australia.

About you

You will bring your project management passion and expertise with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to this challenging and rewarding position within a highly sought after program.

You will have the flexibility and adaptability to support small-medium adhoc projects from start to finish with varied scope and change requests, predominately focused on engineering changes and project support services for sites nationally.

To be successful, you will have:

• Australian citizenship with ability to obtain / maintain Defence Security Clearance
• Significant experience in a similar role managing end to end project lifecycle
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of project methodology
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or Engineering
• PRINCE / APM qualification or equivalent

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility;
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are
Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,300 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain the appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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Job Req # SF57895