Assistant Product Manager

Overview

Support product, finance and contractor coordination for defence sustainment projects

Key Responsibilities

• service oversight
• capability assurance
• transition support
• acquisition support
• contractor coordination
• financial management

Tasks

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. -Service Oversight & Capability Assurance: Oversee ad-hoc and recurring sustainment services and review deliverables to ensure DHFCS capability is maintained. -Transition & Site Engagement: Support DHFCS transition to EDHFCS and be prepared to travel to DHFCS sites as required. -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. -Support Product & Financial Management: Assist with DHFCS sustainment budget, finances, and product management strategies to optimise Defence asset performance.

Requirements

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

What You Bring

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement. -Capability System & Policy Knowledge: Familiarity with the One Defence Capability System and understanding of Defence policy, legislation, and operational requirements. -Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead teams, guide strategic change, and manage cross-functional collaboration. -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. -Formal Qualifications & ASDEFCON Expertise: Tertiary qualification in Project Management or related field, with experience using ASDEFCON contracting templates.

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Benefits

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. -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 Perks@Downer. -Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

About Downer Professional Services

-As a separate specialist arm of the long‑established Downer Group, the firm draws on decades of experience delivering to the Defence sector. -Headquartered in Canberra with offices nationwide, it advises on and delivers strategic and technical projects for Defence, national security agencies, and government. -It spans cyber‑security, systems and workforce planning, strategic procurement, business case development, and engineering asset management. -Recent projects include runway works at RAAF bases Williamtown, Edinburgh, and Richmond, supporting the full defence-capability lifecycle. -As one of the few integrated providers in its field, it blends advisory, program, and estate delivery under one roof, preserving project continuity.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must hold and maintain a minimum negative vetting 1 (nv1) security clearance. -compliance with international traffic in arms regulations (itar) may be required.