Deputy Director - Project Management Office (PMO)

About this role

The Role As the EL 1 Deputy Director Project Management Office (PMO), you will play a pivotal leadership role in leading a small team to enable effective delivery of land explosive ordnance acquisition and sustainment outcomes through strong budget governance, integrated planning and coordination. You will drive budget planning and performance monitoring, acquisition and sustainment governance and reporting, and integrated planning, coordination and scheduling to support timely and informed delivery decisions. You will establish fit-for-purpose PMO governance, processes and procedures, onboard team members, and coordinate work take-on activities to support a growing delivery pipeline. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will build strong relationships and actively support decision-making to resolve issues and maintain delivery momentum. This role requires a motivated, delivery-focused leader who can lead a small team, communicate complex information clearly, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic Defence capability environment. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. This position will be required to access US export controlled materiel and therefore applicants will be requested to disclose any dual citizenship with another country during the recruitment process. Dual citizens may be subject to further assessment and appointment to this position will be conditional upon approval to access US controlled export material in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). About our Team The Land Explosive Ordnance Systems Program Office (LEOSPO) is a key part of Land Branch within the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Systems Division, under the broader GWEO Group. Our multidisciplinary workforce brings together expertise across engineering, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services to deliver capability outcomes. With teams primarily based in Penrith, Canberra and Melbourne, LEOSPO leads the acquisition and sustainment of guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force, supporting critical capability needs in a dynamic and evolving operational environment. We are dedicated to providing our staff with a manageable work-life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one which directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements. Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. You will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation. Other benefits include: • 15.4% superannuation; • Access to personalised professional development pathways, including opportunities for Defence-funded post-graduate study; • Additional leave days between Christmas and New Year; • Focus on work/life balance; and • Salary sacrifice opportunities. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will: • Be a proactive and highly organised leader with strong experience in acquisition programs, project management, or Program Management Offices (PMO), particularly supporting delivery of complex acquisition and sustainment outcomes through budget management, governance and integrated planning; • Demonstrate a proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs, including reports, briefs, and presentations that support senior leadership decision-making across budget performance, program governance, planning and delivery oversight; • Be a clear and confident communicator, able to interpret and apply budget and project management frameworks, policies, and controls, while effectively engaging and influencing stakeholders to enable coordinated, integrated delivery outcomes; • Play a central role in coordinating activities, aligning priorities, and maintaining delivery momentum across the program through structured reporting and governance processes; • Exercise sound judgement and initiative in resolving complex issues, including identifying and assessing options, and understanding implications, risks, and opportunities to support delivery and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. Defence is committed to recruiting the right people, in the right roles, at the right time, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values different perspectives and experiences.