Assistant Product Manager

Overview

Assist with defence product/financial management, contractor coordination, and sustainment services

Key Responsibilities

• budget management
• service oversight
• acquisition support
• contractor coordination
• site transition

Tasks

-Support Product & Financial Management: Assist with DHFCS sustainment budget, finances, and product management strategies to optimise Defence asset performance. -Service Oversight & Capability Assurance: Oversee ad-hoc and recurring sustainment services and review deliverables to ensure DHFCS capability is maintained. -Acquisition Program Support: Contribute to JP9101 acquisition activities, including working groups with the Prime Contractor. -Contractor Coordination & Communication: Maintain effective relationships with contractors to manage schedules, risks, costs, and project requirements. -Transition & Site Engagement: Support DHFCS transition to EDHFCS and be prepared to travel to DHFCS sites as required.

Requirements

• leadership
• onedefence
• asdefcon
• project management
• defence logistics
• fms

What You Bring

-Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead teams, guide strategic change, and manage cross-functional collaboration. -Capability System & Policy Knowledge: Familiarity with the One Defence Capability System and understanding of Defence policy, legislation, and operational requirements. -Formal Qualifications & ASDEFCON Expertise: Tertiary qualification in Project Management or related field, with experience using ASDEFCON contracting templates. -Defence Project & Logistics Experience: Background in Defence logistics, engineering, or project management, ideally within CASG or capability projects. -Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Experience: Knowledge of acquisition and sustainment processes through FMS support arrangements.

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Benefits

-Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer. -Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice. -Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

About Downer Group

-Founded in 1933 by Arnold Fielder Downer, the company is headquartered in Sydney. -It offers a wide range of services, including engineering, construction, infrastructure management, and resource-based services. -Downer Group's comprehensive service offerings and extensive industry experience position it as a leader in delivering essential infrastructure and services across Australia and New Zealand.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must hold and maintain a minimum negative vetting 1 (nv1) security clearance -may need to comply with international traffic in arms regulations (itar)