Environmental Program Manager - Canberra/Remote

Aestra PTY LTD; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aestra PTY LTD is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead multiple projects across environmental approvals and governance. The role is permanent, with a preference for full-time, and Canberra-based work with some regional flexibility.

Candidates may be mid-level (3–5 years) or senior (5+ years) with experience in defence, transport, construction, energy, waste, resources, or environment sectors. The successful candidate will drive project delivery across scope, schedule, budgets, risk

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multiple concurrent projects across infrastructure or environment sectors.
• Ability to tailor project controls to evolving environments.
• Qualifications in project management, engineering, or environmental science.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple concurrent small to medium projects.
• Support delivery across environmental approvals and governance frameworks.
• Manage scope, schedule, budgets, risk, and reporting.
• Engage stakeholders and provide tailored communication.
• Mentor junior staff and share knowledge across teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Governance

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Environmental policy

Education

Project management qualification

Engineering degree

Environmental science degree

Job description

Aestra PTY LTD is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead multiple projects across environmental approvals and governance. The role is permanent, with a preference for full-time, and Canberra-based work with some regional flexibility.

Candidates may be mid-level (3–5 years) or senior (5+ years) with experience in defence, transport, construction, energy, waste, resources, or environment sectors. The successful candidate will drive project delivery across scope, schedule, budgets, risk