Project Manager - Joint, Air and Land

Coras; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consultancy in Canberra is seeking an experienced Project Manager with expertise in Defence domains. The ideal candidate will manage Defence projects, excel in stakeholder engagement, and contribute to consulting services. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and an active NV1 security clearance. Join a supportive team focused on professional development and innovative solutions.

Benefits

Well defined pathway for advancement

Access to SME coaches

Paid parental leave provisions

Access to training programs

Additional professional development leave

Annual company conference

Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Qualifications

• Active NV1 security clearance (or higher) required.
• Experience managing programmes or projects.
• Strong planning and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project management and consulting services to Defence clients.
• Support project outcomes in a consulting context.

Skills

Experience in the Joint, Air or Land domain

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

High attention to detail

Resilient, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset

Project Management experience in CASG

Education

Relevant qualifications and/or accreditations in Project Management

Tools

Working knowledge of ODCS

Working knowledge of the ASDEFCON suite

Job description

At Coras, we fuse expertise with humanity, rigor with creativity and innovation with curiosity. At the core of our business is the belief that a diversity of perspectives is the key to new thinking. That’s why our team brings together deep industry experience with some of the brightest young minds in Australia. Our values are more than just words on an email signature; we’re driven by an ethos that inspires and governs everything we do.

The Role

The successful candidate is an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Defence Joint, Air or Land domains. This position will join our Joint, Air and Land (JAL) team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside our established experts in maritime, national security, and change/culture management.

You will be responsible for delivering project management and consulting services to Defence clients—primarily within Joint, Air or Land domain environments. This role involves supporting project outcomes in a consulting context, so excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.

Whether you're a mid-level professional or a seasoned expert, if you bring Defence domain expertise, we want to hear from you.

Our Ideal Candidate

You're passionate about contributing to Defence capability outcomes and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven team. You’re known for building strong relationships and networks within the Defence sector and utilising it to tackle complex challenges. You bring a proactive mindset, a commitment to quality, and a drive to make an impact.

You’ll also be eager to grow our Project Management offering within Coras, while benefiting from our strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Experience in the Joint, Air or Land domain, including management of programmes or projects
• Working knowledge of the One Defence Capability System (ODCS)
• Active NV1 security clearance (or higher)
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail, with strong planning and communication capabilities
• Resilient, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Project Management experience in CASG, Defence Headquarters or Defence Industry
• Relevant qualifications and/or accreditations in Project Management
• Working knowledge of the ASDEFCON suite

Coras prides itself on being a management consultancy with a difference. Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for innovative consulting models and strategic solutions. As a result, we have built a culture that has our people’s aspirations, development and wellbeing front and centre.

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Well defined pathway for advancement
• Access to SME coaches to support your development
• Paid parental leave provisions
• Access to external and internal training, including a consulting skills program
• An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave
• Whole of company annual conference
• The opportunity to work with like-minded people on exciting projects
• Access to our Employee Assistance Provider

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