Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.
Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?
We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
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Role description:
In this role, you will deliver a Future Lead-In Fighter System (FLIFS) inclusive of aircraft, simulators, facilities, ground support equipment, and training materials. The FLIFS system will replace the existing Introductory Fighter Course (IFC) and Introductory Fighter Course - Air Combat Officer (IFC-A) systems at 79 Squadron and 76 Squadron and will train fast jet (combat) aircrew to the point where they commence conversion training to front line combat aircraft.
You will be responsible to the Project Director and will work under limited direction to perform and achieve moderately complex tasks with a predominantly systems engineering workforce. The Team Lead will liaise with stakeholders at all levels, building good working relationships and providing a point of contact for project enquiries.
This position is full time and required to be onsite at Russell Offices, Canberra.
Day to day tasks include:
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Development of high quality, reliable capability documentation and artefacts to capture key information in the Capability Life Cycle (CLC) and the One Defence Capability System (ODCS), including Identify and interpret relevant legislation, policies, strategies, business and team requirements, and apply these to the work task
- Assist in the coordination and ongoing capability management and delivery of the respective capability management tasks and milestones
- Coordination and support for the project schedules, risk, budgets, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns relating to the FLIFS in accordance with organisational requirements, including integration and engagement of capability program and governance framework, ensuring consistency and transparency in reporting tools
- Provide direction and clearly articulate goals to achieve project objectives, including knowledge management
- Engage, negotiate and work collaboratively through active management within the team and with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and stakeholders to build and sustain effective relationships, to identify and minimise or eliminate capability risks, and to resolve complex issues to achieve business outcomes
- Contribute to the development of the team, providing ongoing mentoring, training and professional development, including maturing staff knowledge and skills in project delivery
Essential requirements:
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You are an experienced Project Manager who is confident in delivering leadership to the project team.
- You will possess strong written, presentation and communication skills and are confident engaging with senior stakeholders. You are comfortable interpreting policy, managing risk, and providing clear advice whilst delivering planned products on-time and to a high quality within the Aerospace Domain.
- You will prioritise strategic planning for managing resources, including the management of schedules, budgets, risk and preparation of briefings, submission, reports and presentations.
- Project Management qualification or institutional accreditation
- Active Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance
- Demonstrated experience leading a team risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting
- Strong writing skills, with experience preparing briefs, reports, correspondence, and governance documentation for senior stakeholders
- Capability Acquisition and Sustainment (CASG) experience is essential
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Required Security Clearance Level: Active NV1
Location: Russell Offices/ Canberra
Weekly Hours: 40 Hours (Monday-Friday) Onsite
Compensation Details:
AUD
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
05/07/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
