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Location: Canberra.
Secure Full Time Permanent

About the role:

Nova Systems are always looking for amazing people of all skill levels to join our team of Project Managers across Australia. These permanent full-time opportunities work across a variety of projects and tasks that support our Defence clients.

Whether you are in the market for an immediate new role or if you're not ready to move just yet but want to hear more about Life at Nova and how we could support your future career pathway, apply now and let's start the conversation.

Ideally, you'll have exposure to Defence projects, at any stage of the project lifecycle.

What you could be involved in:

Guiding and supporting the implementation of a continuous improvement lifecycle
Liaising with a range of stakeholders, including project schedulers, engineers and other project managers across domains, with a focus on improving program, project and product performance
Identifying and sharing best practice examples of project management activity, and promoting continuous improvement
Tracking implementation activities to ensure completion of business improvements
Providing training and coaching to personnel where required.

What we would expect from you:

Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Australian Citizen with a Baseline security clearance (minimum)
Diploma or equivalent in Project Management discipline
Previous experience within a similar role
A strong understanding of the defence capability lifecycle
Experience with project management software
Excellent communication, problem-solving and relationship building skills
Extensive CASG project management experience desirable for some roles

Life at Nova - it all adds up!

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities
Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members
Annual ANZ conference: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
Free Flu Vaccination annually
Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
Nova Employee Share Offer
An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don't like to take ourselves too seriously!

You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/current-opportunities

APPLY NOW

Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Melanie in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100.

Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Singapore. From national defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve.

At Nova Systems, we provide highly specialised advice and solutions at scale, we are agile and ready to predict, react and respond. We refer to it as being "Optimised for Performance". Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate.

At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective. We are the smarts behind the solution.

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