Graduate Defence Project Manager - Canberra, ACT

Mott MacDonald; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Canberra, ACT, is inviting graduates to join the Defence & Project Management market as part of our Graduate Defence Project Manager program. This full‑time, permanent role offers hands‑on exposure to project planning, scheduling and delivery within a global consultancy.

The graduate program combines formal learning, mentoring and on‑the‑job experience across three years, with increasing independence and responsibility. Start date is February 2027.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or Business Management.
• Interest in defence, project management and consulting in Canberra, ACT.

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Graduate Defence Project Manager - Canberra, ACT

Location(s): Canberra Airport, ACT, AU

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Defence and security

Discipline: Project programme and commercial management

Job Ref: 15470

YOUR CAREER WITHIN MOTT MACDONALD GRADUATE PROGRAM

We employ brilliant people, trusted to combine their broad range of skills, experiences and viewpoints to achieve brilliant things.From the moment you join us,you’llbe immersed in the culture of Mott MacDonald. Our people are at the heart of our business and together we design and deliver sustainable solutions for our clients.

We are looking for graduates studying Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or Business Management to join our Defence & Project Management market in Canberra, ACT.

By joining our team,you’llhelp to shape our cities’ skylines and turn vision into reality.You’lljoin a global organisation and work with colleagues from all areas – many of whom are recognised as world-renowned authorities and experts in their fields. You will be invovled inBase Services Transformation Program for the Australian Defence Program.

YOUR GRADUATE PROGRAM

Our Asia Pacific, New Zealand, and Australia (APNA) program includes a variety of non-technical workshops (formal learning), Early career professional committee activities, self-paced learning, and networking opportunities.

In your first year of the program, you will get to know us, your team, our sectors, and life in consulting. We provide tools and resources to build interpersonal skills, develop professional and socialnetworksand gain an understanding of our company, our ways of working and our industry.

In year two of the program, the focus is onestablishingyour reputation and we spend time refining interpersonal skills, understandingselfand adapting communication styles toinfluence and drive positive outcomes.

In the final year of the program, we shift to greater independence with less formal learning and focus on building a profile in and outside of our business.

ABOUT MOTT MACDONALD

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy.We'renot just about delivering projects –we'refocused on the positive impact and benefits they bring to our communities.We'rethe driving force behind some of Australia's most iconic infrastructural ventures that are transforming the way we live, work, and play.

We are an equal opportunity workplace, centred upon collaboration and connected thinking. We take pride in offering a wonderful array of benefits and amenities designed to make your experience here truly exceptional. You will be joining a young passionate cohort with the opportunity to contribute to Inclusive and diverse committees and activities to support to grow your professional networks.

EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP

As a Graduate employee, you’ll have the opportunity to experience employee ownership and truly be part of one team, making our work more meaningful. We are more than just employees — we are stakeholders, actively cocreating Mott MacDonald’s culture.

Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.

Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.

Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

To be considered for our graduate program, you will be pursuing a relevant tertiary qualification and be ready to join us in February 2027.

We ask that you bring your desire to make a difference in the world and share the values we believe in. We would love for you to be a collaborative person, who has a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and is interested in upskilling or passionate about digital tools and design.

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