Project Manager

Cox Purtell; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a large Commonwealth government agency, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex ICT projects end-to-end in Canberra. You will plan, design, implement and evaluate initiatives while managing budgets, risks and stakeholder expectations.

You will also coach staff and provide expert advice to the agency’s executive. The role is a 12-month contract starting January 2027, with extension options to 24 months, and requires NV1 security clearance and regular onsite attendance in

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex ICT projects within government or large enterprise environments.
• Experience managing a project budget and reporting against it.
• Proven written communication skills with PM Plans, status reports and schedules.
• Experience engaging and managing stakeholders from frontline to executive.
• Strong organisation and time management, balancing priorities and deadlines.
• A current NV1 security clearance or higher at time of application.
• Based in Canberra with regular onsite attendance.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead and develop staff and provide expert advice to stakeholders and the agency’s executive.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project planning

Risk management

Written communication

Staff coaching

Time management

NV1 clearance

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.