Project Management Office (PMO) Lead

Service Stream; Darwin; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Online learning access

Staff discounts

Job summary

Service Stream, a leading national service provider, is expanding its Defence division in Australia. We have a permanent full-time Project Manager role to support the new Property and Asset Services contract, based at one of the main defence bases in the Northern Territory.

The role involves developing and maintaining project quality plans, presenting status reports to PMO Lead and senior management, coordinating with military personnel, contractors and internal teams, and ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably in the Defence sector or similar industry.
• Experience with estate maintenance request activities, survey & quote activities, and estate works requests are highly desirable.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple groups.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in project management software tools.
• You must be Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining project quality plans to ensure high standards are met and compliance of project documentation.
• Preparing and presenting project status reports to the PMO Lead and other senior management.
• Conducting regular financial performance reviews to ensure projects are on budget and financially viable.
• Coordinating with various stakeholders, including military personnel, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ensuring workplace health and safety guidelines are set, implemented, and monitored throughout the project lifecycle.
• Overseeing the procurement of materials and services required for project completing and identifying potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Project Management or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Primary Location NT - Larrakeyah Defence Precinct Job Description Summary We are growing - join our Defence division at Service Stream supporting the new Property and Asset Services contract.

About the Role

We have a role available for a Project Manager to join our Defence division to support this new contract. This is a permanent full-time position based that could be based at any of the main defence bases in the Northern Territory.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Perks and Benefits

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Flexible working - all flexibility requests are genuinely considered.
• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility.
• You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers.
• We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.
• You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

Responsibilities

• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining project quality plans to ensure high standards are met and compliance of project documentation.
• Preparing and presenting project status reports to the PMO Lead and other senior management.
• Conducting regular financial performance reviews to ensure projects are on budget and financially viable.
• Coordinating with various stakeholders, including military personnel, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ensuring workplace health and safety guidelines are set, implemented, and monitored throughout the project lifecycle.
• Overseeing the procurement of materials and services required for project completing and identifying potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably in the Defence sector or similar industry.
• Experience with estate maintenance request activities, survey & quote activities, and estate works requests are highly desirable.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple groups.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in project management software tools.
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent would be advantageous.
• You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.

About Service Stream

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications and utilities industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue chip client base.