Project Manager

Cox Purtell PTY LTD; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Purtell PTY LTD is seeking a Project Manager in Canberra to lead end-to-end delivery of complex ICT initiatives under the agency's governance framework. The role focuses on planning, scheduling and execution with on-site presence and senior oversight.

The successful candidate will own budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations, provide strategic advice, and lead project teams across multi-disciplinary functions, ensuring on-time delivery and benefit realization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex ICT projects, preferably in government or large enterprises.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and report expenditure.
• Strong written communication with experience producing briefs and project plans.
• Experience engaging and managing stakeholders from frontline to executive levels.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver complex ICT projects within governance framework.
• Develop PM Plans, schedules, status and exception reports, and business cases.
• Monitor budgets, procurement and contract management; track benefits realization.
• Lead and develop project staff; build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Time management

Budget monitoring

Job description

Job Type: Temporary position | Full time position

Job Description

About the client Our client is a large Commonwealth government agency delivering essential services to millions of Australians. Its ICT environment supports some of the most significant service delivery systems in the country, and its technology programs have a direct impact on how people access support.

The agency works to an established project management framework and places a strong emphasis on governance, quality and stakeholder partnership. About the role As Project Manager, you will plan and lead the delivery of complex ICT projects, some with organisation-wide impact, working under the broad direction of senior staff.

You will own projects end to end, from design and planning through to implementation and evaluation, while managing budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations. Alongside delivery, you will lead and develop staff and provide expert advice to stakeholders and the agency's executive. This is a 12 month contract starting in January 2027, with extension options of up to 24 months.

Duties Plan, manage and deliver complex ICT projects in line with the agency's project management framework, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget. Develop and maintain Project Management Plans, schedules, status reports and exception reports, and prepare business cases and executive briefs.

Manage project budgets, monitor expenditure and oversee related procurement and contract management. Identify, assess, elevate and treat project risks and issues, and track the realisation of project benefits. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, and lead, coach and manage the performance of project staff.

Requirements Demonstrated experience delivering complex ICT projects, ideally within government or a large enterprise environment. Proven experience managing a project budget, including monitoring expenditure and reporting against it.

Strong written communication skills, with a track record of producing Project Management Plans, status reports and schedules. Experience engaging and managing internal and external stakeholders, from frontline staff through to executive level. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

A current Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance or higher is essential and must be held at the time of application. You must be based in Canberra, as regular onsite attendance is required.