Defence Project Manager — Lead Complex Programs

TAFE SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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EAP

Flexible work

Leave entitlements

Diversity and inclusion

Career development

Job summary

TAFE SA is seeking a Project Manager to lead key defence delivery projects and support South Australia’s industrial capability through a skilled defence workforce. You will oversee complex projects from planning through close-out, ensuring delivery on time and within budget with clear governance and reporting.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate senior project leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk and procurement management, and quality assurance, with the ability to obtain an NV1 security

Qualifications

• Lead complex defence projects on time and within budget.
• Inspire multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NV1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of complex defence projects, on time and within budget.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from planning and design through delivery and close-out.
• Provide governance, stakeholder engagement, and project performance reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Governance

Risk management

Procurement

Quality assurance

NV1 clearance

Job description

TAFE SA is seeking a Project Manager to lead key defence delivery projects and support South Australia’s industrial capability through a skilled defence workforce. You will oversee complex projects from planning through close-out, ensuring delivery on time and within budget with clear governance and reporting.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate senior project leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk and procurement management, and quality assurance, with the ability to obtain an NV1 security