Canberra ICT Project Manager (NV1) - 12-Month Govt

Cox Purtell; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a large Commonwealth government agency, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex ICT projects end-to-end in Canberra. You will plan, design, implement and evaluate initiatives while managing budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations.

You will also coach staff and provide expert advice to the agency’s executive. The role is a 12-month contract starting January 2027, with extension options to 24 months, and requires NV1 security clearance and regular onsite attendance in

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex ICT projects within government or large enterprise environments.
• Experience managing a project budget and reporting against it.
• Proven written communication skills with PM Plans, status reports and schedules.
• Experience engaging and managing stakeholders from frontline to executive.
• Strong organisation and time management, balancing priorities and deadlines.
• A current NV1 security clearance or higher at time of application.
• Based in Canberra with regular onsite attendance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver complex ICT projects in line with the agency’s project management framework, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain Project Management Plans, schedules, status reports and exception reports, and prepare business cases and executive briefs.
• Manage project budgets, monitor expenditure and oversee related procurement and contract management.
• Identify, assess, elevate and treat project risks and issues, and track the realisation of project benefits.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, and lead, coach and manage the performance of project staff.
• Lead and develop staff and provide expert advice to stakeholders and the agency’s executive.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project planning

Risk management

Written communication

Staff coaching

Time management

NV1 clearance

Job description

Our client, a large Commonwealth government agency, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex ICT projects end-to-end in Canberra. You will plan, design, implement and evaluate initiatives while managing budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations.

You will also coach staff and provide expert advice to the agency’s executive. The role is a 12-month contract starting January 2027, with extension options to 24 months, and requires NV1 security clearance and regular onsite attendance in