Project Manager (Canberra based)

Darumatic Cloud Native; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Darumatic is seeking an experienced Project Manager (EL1 equivalent) to plan and manage the delivery of complex ICT projects for a federal government client, with a focus on Infrastructure and Operations. You will liaise with stakeholders, manage budgets, and deliver initiatives that build world-class platforms.

You will work under senior guidance to ensure high-quality outcomes, risk management, and strategic alignment across programs, while supporting and mentoring staff and coordinating

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex ICT projects.
• Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven experience managing a project budget.
• Extensive knowledge of project and program management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage, deliver, and monitor projects that may have an organisation-wide impact.
• Develop, manage, and implement project plans and schedules in accordance with the project management framework, considering project interdependencies.
• Ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget, undertaking budget management, expenditure monitoring, procurement, and contract management.
• Identify, assess, manage, elevate, report, and monitor project risks, issues, and benefits, including developing treatment strategies.
• Lead and manage staff, including performance, health and wellbeing, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Prepare and review written material including business cases, plans, reports, executive briefs, and corporate documentation.
• Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships and expectations, representing the work area at external and cross-agency forums.
• Analyse project performance and coordinate quality management to ensure deliverables are fit for purpose.

Skills

Complex ICT Projects

Stakeholder Engagement

Time Management & Prioritisation

Communication

Financial Acumen

Job description

Location: Hybrid – ACT (Routine attendance at the client's office in Canberra. Candidates outside this location and surrounds will not be considered)
Remote work available? Yes (Working from home arrangements may be considered, provided the candidate's residing address is within reasonable travel time and distance of the RFQ location to present onsite in cases of emergency or to meet business requirements)
Rate: Great rate on offer for a suitable candidate
Contract Length: Initial 12-month contract (starting 01 January 2027), with extension options available (up to a maximum of 24 further months)

About Us

Darumatic is an IT Consultancy and Recruitment Services Company that focuses on cloud native technologies and software development. Our mission is to help clients "Build better software". We are passionate about working with clients to transform their development and infrastructure teams to become cloud native. Our supportive culture will open up a variety of opportunities for you to develop your knowledge and skills whilst providing opportunities to connect with a range of IT professional networks. We believe in mutually beneficial professional working relationships, and your employment with us is no exception.

About The Role

Our federal government client is seeking an experienced Project Manager (EL1 equivalent) to plan and manage the delivery of complex ICT projects, with the majority of work focused within Infrastructure and Operations. Working under the broad direction of senior staff, you will be responsible for managing the design, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of project outputs.

You will support the agency by ensuring the high-quality and consistent delivery of projects that help build world-class platforms and capabilities. By liaising with key stakeholders, you will foster partnerships, provide strategic advice, and optimise the effectiveness of projects in your area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, deliver, and monitor projects that may have an organisation-wide impact.
• Develop, manage, and implement project plans and schedules in accordance with the project management framework, considering project interdependencies.
• Ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget, undertaking budget management, expenditure monitoring, procurement, and contract management.
• Identify, assess, manage, elevate, report, and monitor project risks, issues, and benefits, including developing treatment strategies.
• Lead and manage staff, including performance, health and wellbeing, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Prepare and review written material including business cases, plans, reports, executive briefs, and corporate documentation.
• Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships and expectations, representing the work area at external and cross-agency forums.
• Analyse project performance and coordinate quality management to ensure deliverables are fit for purpose.

Skills & Experience

• Complex ICT Projects: Demonstrated experience in the delivery of complex ICT projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including staff of all levels.
• Time Management & Prioritisation: A high degree of organisational and time management skills, including a demonstrated ability to meet priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Communication: Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including writing Project Management Plans, Status Reports, and Schedules.
• Financial Acumen: Proven experience managing a Project Budget.

Desirable Experience

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of project and program management frameworks.

Must-Haves

• Must hold a current Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance at the time of application submission.
• Candidates must be willing to work at the nominated Canberra location for the duration of the contract.