Project Management Opportunities - EMB

Date: 11 Apr 2024

Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AU

Company: QinetiQ

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8000 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.

 

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector’’. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. 

 

We seek expressions of interest from talented people for roles available now and in the future. If a rewarding career with a supportive employer appeals to you, please register your interest by applying online.  If a suitable opportunity doesn’t present itself immediately, we’ll be happy to keep your details on file for future consideration.

 

Opportunities could be based in either Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne  

Boasting the largest team of highly respected and experienced Explosive Ordnance (EO) acquisition personnel, our consultants work in close partnership with our clients and are embedded within a vibrant team, working on multi-million dollar projects that are at the cutting edge of innovation in Defence munitions and the creation of sovereign defence capability.

 

We are looking to engage with Project Management professionals of varying levels of seniority to join our team and provide program and product management services to the Commonwealth. In addition to the skills and knowledge listed below, the more senior roles may be involved with team development, mentoring, documentation and client engagement.

 

Typically Project Management Professionals:

  • Are accountable for providing support in requirements definition and designing outcomes, planning progressive delivery, delivering the capabilities and embedding the outcomes on programs/products across the Defence Capability Life Cycle (CLC)
  • Manage and monitor core elements and staff associated with the program
  • Manage program organisational interdependencies including; Defence capability and benefits management, CLC and management control, stakeholder management, organisational governance, financial management, resource management and risk management
  • Develop, implement and share strategies and tools for the continuous planning, monitoring and evaluation of projects, including identification and resolution of risks and issues, benefits realisation, and project impact and quality measures, to ensure successful project delivery

Knowledge, skills & experience:

  • In-depth knowledge and experience to undertake tasks of increasing complexity, including the ability to consider a problem, derive a range of potential solutions from existing possibilities and decide on the best course of action to reach a cost effective outcome
  • High-level analytical skills and the ability to process factual and qualitative information in complicated or novel situations
  • In-depth understanding of concepts and principles in Project Managenent and a basic knowledge of these elements in other relevant disciplines
  • Demonstrated sound judgement and business acumen, with a focus on results
  • Effective communications skills, presenting information clearly and in an appropriate style to the audience
  • Ability to 'get to the heart of' the client's problem and identify additional work opportunities

Qualifications:

  • Degree level qualification of or equivalent with demonstrated post-qualification on the job experience and a tangible track record of achievement in project management (Under certain circumstances another appropriate qualification with a significant depth of experience may be acceptable in lieu of a degree).

Applicants must be eligible to obtain an Australian Government security clearance

 

Further information regarding the opportunity can be found via the link below. https://www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/unlock-your-potential-at-qinetiq

 

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Joanne Burns via email; jburns@qinetiq.com.au 

 

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

 

Some of our benefits include:

  • Individual Professional development allowance
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Flexible work
  • Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
  • Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • Annual incentive scheme
  • Complimentary salary continuance insurance
  • Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
  • Relaxed dress code

 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks.

 

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.