EL1 Project Manager

DFP Recruitment; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Canberra is seeking a Project Manager to support a government client on various operational activities. The role involves leading project planning and implementation while ensuring effective stakeholder engagement. Applicants must have experience managing similar projects and demonstrated leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid working environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience managing similar-sized projects within the past 3 years.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies.
• Experience with data warehouse modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of assigned project deliverables.
• Manage day-to-day project activities.
• Monitor progress and escalate risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS SQL

Power BI

Job description

About the Role:
We’re seeking a Project Manager to support a government client in delivering operational activities across a portfolio of reform initiatives. This role offers exposure to legislative implementation, stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to contribute to national projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of assigned project deliverables.
• Allocate resources and manage day-to-day project activities.
• Monitor progress, escalate risks and issues, and ensure transparency.
• Develop project documentation and reports to required standards.
• Maintain project governance and scheduling.
• Engage stakeholders and represent the agency in various forums.
• Provide analysis on complex issues and contribute to policy and project coordination.
• Supervise and develop team members, encouraging career growth.

About You

You’re a proactive and collaborative leader with strong communication skills and a commitment to public service values.

Mandatory Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing similar-sized projects within the past 3 years.
• Strong understanding of multiple project delivery methodologies.
• High-quality written communication skills.
• Experience with MS SQL, data warehouse modelling, and Power BI is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders across a geographically dispersed network.
• Analytical skills to drive change and business improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and promote professionalism.
• Personal integrity and ability to work within legislative and policy frameworks.
• Australian Citizenship.
• Baseline AGSVA clearance.

Work Environment

This is a Canberra-based role with hybrid working arrangements considered. The team operates within a secure and collaborative environment, with a strong emphasis on culture and professionalism.

Applicants are required to hold Australian Citizenship at the time of application and hold a Baseline security clearance. Candidates who do not currently hold a Baseline must be able to obtain and maintain this level of clearance.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW or contact Sam Sweaney at DFP Recruitment on [phone] or email [e-mail] for further information.

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