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Deputy Project Manager

Amentum
Department:Engineering
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Newcastle
Location:Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:A$110,000 - A$140,000
Skills:
PROJECT MANAGEMENTSCHEDULINGBUDGETINGRISK MANAGEMENTWORK HEALTH SAFETYSECURITY CLEARANCEEXPORT CONTROLDEFENSE PROJECTSSTAKEHOLDER COORDINATIONREPORTING
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Job Description

Posted on: February 7, 2026

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. 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. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information. Role Title: Deputy Project Manager Role Description: Seeking an experienced Deputy Project Manager to assist the Commonwealth in management of a project nearing completion. Expected activities include

  • Schedule reviews, status updates and reporting
  • Review schedule monthly on a rolling wave
  • Co-ordinate PPR-IP reporting including drafting report and seeking input from stakeholders for PM approval
  • Provide Status data to schedulers monthly for update of OPP
  • Cost/Budget reviews, progress updates, and reporting
  • Regular risk reviews, position updates
  • Work Health and Safety Verification
  • Conduct CDRL Delivery response letters
  • Conduct CDRL reviews of PM deliverables
  • Conduct Contract Change Proposals – reviews and staffing for approval
  • Liaise with PM, PSO, Project Controller, Scheduler and Finance teams regularly to ensure accuracy of finance data and phasing forecasts

Essential Requirements:

  • Required Security Clearance: NV1
  • Eligible to access US Export Controlled (ITAR) information
  • At least 5 years’ experience relevant to the job

Desirable Requirements:

  • Experience working in CASG projects

Location: Newcastle Weekly Hours: 40

Originally posted on LinkedIn

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