Defence Project Managers - Multiple Opportunities

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

• Purpose driven work leading an established team
• Variety of leading Defence projects to be part of

About the role

We have multiple opportunities open for Project Managers to join our team in Canberra.
As a Project Management Consultant, you will apply project management practices to coordinate and deliver successful project outcomes for clients. Working across the capability lifecycle, you will manage small to medium-sized projects, lead project activities, oversee delivery performance, and ensure projects achieve scope, schedule, budget and stakeholder objectives.
This role offers the opportunity to solve complex client challenges, work closely with a broad range of stakeholders, and contribute to projects that help keep nations and people safe and secure. With exposure to varied clients, projects and environments, you'll enjoy diverse and meaningful work while building strong client relationships and delivering lasting value.

What you will be involved with

• 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.

What we would like from you

• 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.

Life at Nova - it all adds up!

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.
Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.
Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

• Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
• Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities
• Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
• Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
• Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
• Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
• Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members
• Annual Nova employee engagement: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
• Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
• Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
• Free Flu Vaccination annually
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
• Nova Employee Company Share Offer
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
• Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don't like to take ourselves too seriously!

You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests.

To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation, please visit our website.

Veteran

Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.

ITAR

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

NOVA SYSTEMS

Nova Systems is Australia's largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways.
We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day.
For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.