Project Manager   
    PRMG 5
    ​​ (PUBLISHED 17/09/21)

    RFQ-ASD-121-2021 SOW 1
    Role: Project Manager  
    ​Major SFIA Level: PRMG 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - Endpoint Services Section within the Enterprise Technology Division 
    Location: Canberra Region (Russell)
    Start date: On or after 23 November 2021 as negotiated.
    Contract: 12 and 24 months will be considered
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered, Respondents are to clearly indicate requirements in their response.
    ​Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) 

    ​Closes:  Tuesday 12th October 2021 2PM
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    Endpoint Services Section within the Enterprise Technology Division of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has a requirement for a Project Manager to oversee projects run within the section under limited direction.
    The Project Manager will be a highly organised, dynamic, outcome orientated individual with excellent communication skills who is confident to break down large projects into discrete work packages from concept to delivery, for a diverse range of customers.
    The Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning and implementation of projects, including defining the scope and requirements, developing plans and schedules, managing the project’s budget, overseeing and planning resource allocation and work packages, managing risks and issues and communicating formally and informally on the project’s progress.
    The Project Manager will be responsible for uplifting the maturity of project governance within the section.
    ASD seeks Project Managers who can think critically and utilise their excellent problem solving skills, as well as undertake negotiations, delegate effectively, and make timely decisions.

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Take full responsibility for leading and managing activities for planning, development and implementation of projects and systems to meet organisational requirements.
    • Advise and ensure improvement and enhancement of organisational project methodologies.
    • Lead and manage capability lifecycles of systems development or enhancement.
    • Plan, initiate and manage procurements to support program and organisational requirements.
    • Lead and manage large stakeholder groups focused on business outcomes.
    • Lead and manage project review and reporting mechanisms.
    • Lead and manage project financial management, change control and quality reporting.
    • Co-ordinate project resourcing according to project priorities.
    • Identify and manage project risk and issue management and reporting.
    • Escalate issues and seek advice from executive management in a timely manner.
    • Plan organisational resourcing to meet business requirements.
    • Contribute to the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.

    Other Skills:
    • N/A

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • PRMG 5

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential. ​

    Other Features: 
    • The role is based in Canberra with minimal to no travel

    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of 8 hours per day, between 7am and 7pm unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30 minute break after 5 hours consecutive work. Part time arrangements may be considered.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

     Project Manager-Multiple   
    PRMG 5
    ​​ (PUBLISHED 30/09/21)

    RFQ-ASD-124-2021 SOW 1
    Role: Project Manager-Multiple
    ​Major SFIA Level: PRMG 5
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    Corporate & Capability System Program Office (CCSPO)
    Capability Project Requirements Management (CCRPM)
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract: 12 or 24 months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered
    ​Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) 

    ​Closes:  Thursday 21st October 2021 2PM
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    CCRPM requires the services of suitably qualified project managers to plan, manage and lead the day to day work of medium-scale projects.  
    The service provider will oversee the maintenance of adequate records to validate compliance with approved management planning requirements and project management methodologies.  
    The program of projects is diverse with variation in scale and complexity.  Project managers will be key to ensuring the successful deployment of new or expanded capabilities into service.  

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Lead complex ICT projects or elements of a project ensuring that time, cost and quality targets are achieved.  
    • Maintain and utilise systems for the management of the project (e.g. project schedule systems, financial systems).
    • Lead requirements definition and scoping activities in order to clarify and define the scope of projects.
    • Coordinate and manage human and financial resources for the delivery of the project.
    • Establish and maintain project planning artefacts in accordance with the endorsed project management methods and ensure their continued suitability to define, control and manage all work associated with a project.
    • Undertake risk management through the delivery of the project to identify, analyse, evaluate, treat and review the risks and issues associated with delivering the requirement.  Proactively engage with stakeholders in relation to risks and issues management.
    • Manage and influence stakeholders’ expectations through the life of the project and support project governance bodies as necessary.
    • Manage and lead the deployment of complex ICT capabilities into the business in a way that is compatible with business operations.
    • In consultation with relevant stakeholders, identify and resolve resource conflicts and schedule tasks to optimise use of personnel.
    • Transfer skills to ASD personnel in relation to providing project management services identified above.

    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
    • Demonstrated experience in reviewing technical documentation.
    • Broad understanding of the national security community and key processes.
    • Demonstrated capacity to deliver projects in a resource constrained environment. 
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or other project management applications.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • PRMG 5
    • CIPM 5

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance. Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential.

    Other Features:  The role is based in Canberra.  Limited travel within Australia may be required.

    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of 8 hours per day, between 7am and 7pm unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30 minute break after 5 hours consecutive work. Part time arrangements may be considered.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.

     Project Manager-Multiple   
    PRMG 6
    ​​ (PUBLISHED 8/10/21)

    RFQ-ASD-132-2021 SOW 1
    Role: Project Manager-Multiple
    ​Major SFIA Level: PRMG 6
    Client: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
    DEF103
    Location: Russell and/or Fairbairn Offices, ACT
    Start date: ASAP
    Contract: 12 or 24 months from commencement
    Part-time arrangements: May be considered
    ​Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) 

    ​Closes:  Monday 1 November 2021 2PM
    ​ 
    Role Description:
    DEF103 is a major project to deliver Strategic Communications Capability to Defence.
    The Project will undertake capital acquisitions to deliver new communications capabilities and also activities to sustain and enhance existing communication services both domestically and internationally. 

     Major Responsibilities:
    • Manage all aspects of project related activities to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly support the achievement of Defence’s Strategic Objectives.
    • Have and maintain an understanding of interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs to successfully deliver project outcomes.  
    • Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues.
    • Set and continually manage project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders.
    • Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables.
    • Review technical documentation to verify the technical accuracy of all procedural steps included in the document. 
    • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including Senior Defence Executives, Project Director, project team members and key stakeholders.
    • Set and manage risk management through the delivery of the project to identify, analyse, evaluate, treat and review the risks and issues associated with delivering the requirement. Proactively engage with stakeholders in relation to risks and issues management.
    • Take full responsibility for ensuring project activities are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.
    • Develop and maintain effective business relationships in order to successfully deliver project outcomes.
    • Set and manage project planning artefacts in accordance with the Intelligence Infrastructure record keeping policy and methods and ensure their continued suitability to define, control and manage all work associated with a project.

    Other Skills:
    • Demonstrated experience in management of complex tasks in defined timeframes.
    • Sound understanding of the Defence organisation and processes.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or other project management applications.

    SFIA Skills Required:
    • PRMG 6
    • BURM 5

    ​Security Clearance:
    Must hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance. Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential.

    Other Features:  The role is based in Canberra.  Limited travel within Australia may be required.

    Core Hours:
    Contracted personnel are to work no more than an average of 8 hours per day, between 7am and 7pm unless requested to do so by the Contract Manager, and must take a minimum 30 minute break after 5 hours consecutive work. Part time arrangements may be considered.

    Referees: Two referees with contact details.

    ​For information on what to submit, including the selection criteria you will need to address, please download the full RFQ below.