APS6 Product Owner - NV1

Job Title: Senior Product Owner – NV1 Cleared Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid options may apply) Clearance Required: NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) Minimum Engagement Type: 12 Month Contract

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Product Owner who thrives at the intersection of complex business needs and technical delivery? We are seeking a "Diplomatic Agilist"—a strategic thinker capable of enhancing critical business systems for a high-profile Federal Government client.

In this role, you will drive the product vision for security functions and infrastructure that support operations both in Australia and across international missions. You will bridge the gap between high-level strategic goals and on-the-ground technical execution, ensuring value is delivered where it matters most.

What You Will Do

You will be the voice of the product, responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle from vision to adoption. Your key focus areas will include:

• Strategy & Roadmap: Define and manage the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader organisational goals.

• Backlog Management: Gather, analyse, and prioritize stakeholder requirements into a clear backlog focused on Business Value and ROI.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders to balance conflicting needs and manage expectations.

• Delivery Oversight: Work closely with IT partners to provide detailed feature specifications and ensure smooth, high-quality delivery.

• Change Advocacy: Act as the Product Ambassador, inputting into organisational change management to ensure successful uptake of new functionalities.

• Performance Tracking: Monitor product metrics and user feedback to continuously refine the backlog and mitigate roadblocks.

Who We Are Looking For

You are not just a backlog administrator; you are a leader who can navigate complex environments with governance and rigour.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven Experience: Extensive track record as a Product Owner (or similar) in complex enterprise or government environments.

• Agile Expertise: Strong practical understanding of Agile principles, with the ability to adapt them to formal governance structures.

• Communication Mastery: Exceptional ability to translate between technical teams and business stakeholders, managing conflicting priorities with diplomacy.

• Analytical Mindset: Data-driven approach to decision-making, problem-solving, and ROI assessment.

• Security Clearance: Must hold a current Australian Government NV1 Clearance.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with Federal Government policy, security frameworks, and governance standards.

Why Apply?

• Impact: Work on systems that directly support the safety and security of Australian operations worldwide.

• Challenge: Engage with a complex, high-stakes portfolio that requires genuine problem-solving skills.

• Growth: Enhance your career by leading products within a significant government portfolio.

To Apply: Please submit your CV by selecting "Apply Now".

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