Defence Project Lead: Secure Systems Delivery

Nova Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Systems in Canberra is seeking Project Management Consultants to coordinate and deliver outcomes for Defence clients. You will manage projects across the capability lifecycle, lead activities, and ensure scope, budget, and schedules align with stakeholder objectives.

Join a role that offers complex client challenges, diverse stakeholders, and lasting value while building strong client relationships in a Defence-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering or a related discipline, and/or relevant demonstrated experience.
• Previous experience working on Defence acquisition or sustainment projects across the capability lifecycle.
• Proven communication, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• Strong customer service, client management and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within diverse teams.
• Experience using project management software such as Oracle PPM or equivalent.
• Australian Citizenship and with either suspended or active AGSVA NV1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Managing small to medium-sized projects across the capability lifecycle.
• Partnering with clients and stakeholders to deliver value and successful project outcomes.
• Developing and maintaining key project artefacts including project plans, schedules, risk registers and change registers.
• Monitoring project performance across scope, budget, schedule, risks and deliverables.
• Leading project resources and coordinating subcontractor engagement and performance.
• Managing project commercial activities including budgets, invoicing, change requests and contract obligations.
• Identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies and ensuring compliance with project management frameworks and standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Customer service

Client management

Teamwork

Oracle PPM

Security clearance

Education

Project Management / Business / Engineering

Tools

Oracle PPM

Job description

Nova Systems in Canberra is seeking Project Management Consultants to coordinate and deliver outcomes for Defence clients. You will manage projects across the capability lifecycle, lead activities, and ensure scope, budget, and schedules align with stakeholder objectives.

Join a role that offers complex client challenges, diverse stakeholders, and lasting value while building strong client relationships in a Defence-focused environment.