L3 Project Manager – Defence Capability | NV1 | Canberra

pinaka; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinaka is seeking an L3 BMS Project Manager in Canberra to lead planning, scheduling and governance across Defence LAND 4140 BMS program. The role requires active NV1 security clearance and onsite commitment of at least three days per week, with some travel.

You will oversee contracts and budgets, prepare documentation for government approval, mentor junior staff and work under the L4140 BMS Project Director in a complex, integrated team.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
• Project management qualification or related certification.
• Current Defence project management experience.
• Leadership of an integrated multi-disciplinary project team.
• Ability to obtain NV1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and estimate work to Defence requirements.
• Manage contracts and budgets with guidance from the Director.
• Prepare and review project documentation for approvals.
• Advise on project management methodologies.
• Develop Government Approval documentation support.
• Mentor junior project staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualifications

PM certification

Job description

L4140 BMS L3 Project Manager

Australian citizenship required. Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance.

Location: Canberra (Hybrid).

What to Submit

1. A tailored resume in docx format (maximum four pages).
2. A completed Supplier Response Template.
3. A completed Candidate Summary and Compliance Statement.

RFQ Details

• RFQ ID: 2026-177-Joint-LC4S-RFQ
• Agency: Department of Defence via KBR KEY Team
• Closing Date: 28 September 2026
• Estimated Start Date: ASAP
• Initial Contract Duration: ASAP to 30 June 2027
• Extension Term: Opportunity for extension
• Number of Extensions: Not specified
• Experience Level: L3
• Security Clearance: NV1
• Location of Work: Canberra, ACT
• Working Arrangements: Onsite attendance required for a minimum of three days per week. Occasional travel may be required.
• Maximum Hours: Up to 230 days at eight hours per day

Job Details

LAND 4140 BMS has been established within the Defence Delivery Group to develop and deliver one of Army’s highest priority projects. Across two tranches of work, the project will build and expand upon in-service capabilities delivered under previous project phases to enhance command and control, situational awareness and targeting for the Joint Land Force.

The L3 Project Manager will provide high-level project management and leadership support to the L4140 BMS Project Director within a complex, integrated project workforce.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct planning, scheduling, and estimating of work/tasks to meet Defence requirements in support of the L4140 BMS Project Director.
• Management of Contracts and budgets on behalf of, and with guidance from the L4140 BMS Project Director.
• Prepare project documentation and/or assist with the review and clearance processes for project documentation.
• Provide advice on the application of project management methodologies.
• Provide support to development of documentation to support the Government Approval process.
• Provide expert project management assistance to Defence executives, managers, staff, and project team members.
• Mentor junior project staff.

Technical Skills

• Project planning, scheduling and estimation
• Contract and budget management
• Project documentation, review and clearance processes
• Government Approval documentation
• Risk, scope, cost, quality and schedule management
• Integrated multidisciplinary project-team leadership

About LAND 4140 BMS

The project will enhance command and control, situational awareness and targeting capabilities, enabling the Joint Land Force to make faster, safer and better-informed decisions.

Selection Criteria

Experience Sought

The Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• They are a self-starter and can work under limited direction while being fully responsible for meeting allocated project and supervisory objectives.
• They can establish milestones and assign tasks and responsibilities.
• They can communicate with influence to internal and external stakeholders to create sound working relationships.
• They have leadership experience of a diverse team, with well-developed emotional intelligence, and are able to provide close support to the Project Director in driving and delivering team outcomes.
• An innovative and adaptive thinker, who will take accountability while taking a risk based and flexible approach to their work.
• A highly effective communicator, who is collaborative, agile and can effectively support management of a highly integrated workforce.
• A confident leader who can understand a complex stakeholder landscape, can communicate advice in a clear and concise manner, and understudy and act for the L4140 Project Director as required.
• A competent leader who will support delivery of endorsed capabilities and meeting of compliance requirements, on time, to budget and within scope.
• They can analyse requirements and advise on scope and options for continuous operational improvement of processes, work effort, and people management.
• Undertaking of work which requires the application of fundamental principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts.
• They can analyse, design, plan, execute, and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets. Assess and evaluate risk. Communicate effectively, both formally and informally.
• Leadership through mentoring of colleagues, taking initiative to keep personal and team skills up to date, and demonstrating awareness of developments in industry and Defence.

Essential Experience and / or Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant industry and/or domain work experience;
• A recognised project management or related professional qualification;
• Current and relevant Defence project management experience;
• Leadership experience of an integrated, multi-disciplined project team
• Already have or ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance

Candidate Requirements

1. Have an Australian Government security clearance of at least NV1.
2. Ability to work on site for a minimum of 3 days a week
3. Qualifications / experience as per above

Why choose Pinaka

We know the government ICT market and we keep things straightforward. We take time to understand your background, your goals and the type of role that suits you. We believe transparency is about more than rates and our margins are fair and always disclosed.

What you can expect from us...

1. Fair, disclosed margins
2. Clear communication at every stage
3. Honest advice on fit and competitivenessVisibility on submissions and process status
4. A professional and respectful experience

How you are paid...

You choose what's best for you.

1. PAYG through Pinaka
2. Third-party payroll
3. Self-employed (own ABN)
   With a single, transparent and fixed margin, we ensure compliance to all state and payroll laws. So that is one less thing for you to worry about.

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