Defence Government Project Manager – Canberra On-site

Papps Project Management Pty Ltd (PappsPM); Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Permanent full-time employment

Career progression and professional发展

Access to enterprise opportunities

Supportive professional team

Job summary

Papps Project Management Pty Ltd (PappsPM) in Canberra is seeking experienced Project Managers for full-time, on-site roles to lead planning, delivery and governance of complex Government and Department of Defence projects.

You will provide strategic direction, manage scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholder engagement, work with autonomy, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes aligned with client objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects within Australian Government/DoD environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile) and governance frameworks.
• Strong ability to manage large-scale, high-risk, or multi-disciplinary projects effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills with senior ADF, APS and Industry executives.
• Highly developed analytical, organisational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, AIPM accreditation or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and governance of complex Government and Defence projects.
• Provide strategic direction and project leadership.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholder engagement.
• Operate with autonomy while aligning with client objectives.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Agile

PRINCE2

PMBOK

PMP

AIPM

Job description

Papps Project Management Pty Ltd (PappsPM) in Canberra is seeking experienced Project Managers for full-time, on-site roles to lead planning, delivery and governance of complex Government and Department of Defence projects.

You will provide strategic direction, manage scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholder engagement, work with autonomy, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes aligned with client objectives.