Project Manager

Papps Project Management Pty Ltd (PappsPM); Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Permanent full-time employment

Career progression and professional发展

Access to enterprise opportunities

Supportive professional team

Job summary

Papps Project Management Pty Ltd (PappsPM) in Canberra is seeking experienced Project Managers for full-time, on-site roles to lead planning, delivery and governance of complex Government and Department of Defence projects.

You will provide strategic direction, manage scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholder engagement, work with autonomy, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes aligned with client objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects within Australian Government/DoD environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile) and governance frameworks.
• Strong ability to manage large-scale, high-risk, or multi-disciplinary projects effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills with senior ADF, APS and Industry executives.
• Highly developed analytical, organisational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, AIPM accreditation or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and governance of complex Government and Defence projects.
• Provide strategic direction and project leadership.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholder engagement.
• Operate with autonomy while aligning with client objectives.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Agile

PRINCE2

PMBOK

PMP

AIPM

Job description

Role Description:

PappsPM is seeking to onboard Project Managers for full-time, on-site roles located in Canberra. Successful candidates will be responsible for leading the planning, delivery and governance of complex Government and Department of Defence projects.

The roles require providing strategic direction, project leadership and expert management of scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, ensuring project outcomes are delivered in alignment with organisational and client objectives while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Australian citizenship
• NV1-TSPV AGSVA Security Clearance
• Ability to work onsite at secure facilities in the ACT
• Ability to secure a AFP National Police Check

Qualifications:

• Proven experience delivering complex projects within the Australian Government and/or Department of Defence environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile) and governance frameworks.
• Strong ability to manage large-scale, high-risk, or multi-disciplinary projects effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills, including engagement with senior ADF, APS and Industry executives.
• Highly developed analytical, organisational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, AIPM accreditation) or equivalent experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package and Permanent full-time employment.
• Access to a wide range of opportunities through the PappsPM enterprise.
• Career progression and opportunities for professional development.
• Access to a highly professional team for collaboration and support.

Point of Contact:

Mr Lachlan Walsh

Operations Manager

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https://www.papps.com.au