Project Manager

Canberra Consulting; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Canberra Consulting is seeking two experienced Project Managers to lead complex Defence capability projects and work programs on site in ACT or Queensland. You will manage delivery from initiation through transition and sustainment, coordinating with Defence stakeholders, industry partners and senior executives to meet scope, schedule and budget.

These roles require Australian citizenship and an active TSPV clearance, plus strong governance, risk management and both agile and traditional

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex Defence projects.
• Knowledge of Defence capability delivery environments.
• Strong governance, risk and issue management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of complex capability projects.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources and dependencies across multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply product ownership practices: define vision, prioritise requirements and maintain backlogs.
• Establish and maintain project governance, controls, assurance and reporting.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies across related projects.
• Build relationships with Defence stakeholders, users and senior executives.
• Prepare business cases, executive briefs and governance submissions.
• Apply Agile and traditional delivery methods to support prioritisation and release planning.

Skills

Project management

Defence experience

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Budget management

Agile delivery

Product ownership

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Project/Program Management

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Project Managers x2 | Defence Capability | Active TSPV Required

Mandatory eligibility requirements

To be considered, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen.
• Hold an active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance.
• Be available to work onsite in ACT or Queensland.

The opportunity

Canberra Consulting is seeking two experienced Project Managers to lead complex Defence capability projects and work programs.

You will manage delivery from initiation through to transition and sustainment. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, operational users, industry partners and senior stakeholders to deliver outcomes within agreed scope, schedule and budget.

These roles suit confident project leaders who combine sound judgement, strong governance and stakeholder engagement with practical delivery experience.

Contract details

• Expected commencement: 1 February 2027
• Initial term: 12 months
• Extension: One potential 12-month extension
• Location: ACT or Queensland
• Working arrangements: Onsite
• Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, within 7 am-7 pm Monday to Friday

What you will do

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of complex, interdependent capability projects.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources and dependencies across multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply product ownership practices, including defining product vision, prioritising requirements and maintaining backlogs.
• Establish and maintain project governance, controls, assurance and reporting.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies across related projects and programs.
• Build effective relationships with Defence stakeholders, operational users, industry and senior executives.
• Prepare business cases, executive briefs, governance submissions and delivery reports.
• Apply Agile and traditional delivery methods to support prioritisation, release planning and continuous improvement.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or programs within Defence, government or a similarly complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of Defence capability delivery and the broader Defence operating environment.
• Proven ability to establish effective governance and manage project risks and issues.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• The ability to analyse complex information, exercise sound judgement and develop practical solutions.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, resources and delivery performance.
• A Certificate or Diploma in Project/Program Management, or a related field.
• Experience using project management software and Agile or traditional delivery methodologies.

Mandatory eligibility requirements

To be considered, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen.
• Hold an active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance.
• Be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) before engagement.
• Be available to work onsite in ACT or Queensland.

Candidates who do not meet the citizenship and active TSPV clearance requirements will not be considered. The client will not sponsor clearance upgrades for these opportunities.