Security-Cleared Program Manager - Defence & Intelligence

Recruitment Hive; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Hive is seeking a Program Manager for a key agency in Australia's national security and intelligence sector. The role focuses on leadership, integration, and governance across large, complex ICT and data programs in a Defence/National Intelligence context, based in Canberra.

The position requires TSPV security clearance and the ability to deliver under stringent government requirements. Applications close 26 November 2026 at 11am with Job ID LH-07549 – RW681303.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale ICT, data, intelligence, Defence or national security programs.
• Ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects in dynamic, complex environments.
• Establishing governance, assurance and reporting frameworks for programs.
• Strong understanding of risk, dependencies and delivery management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure integration and consistency in project management and product delivery.
• Plan resources, set program priorities, workflows and strategies; evaluate outcomes.
• Develop and monitor program plans, risks, and reporting for related projects.
• Build productive relationships between client and industry to support programs.

Skills

Program management

Defence/government contexts

Risk management

Delivery governance

Job description

Recruitment Hive is seeking a Program Manager for a key agency in Australia's national security and intelligence sector. The role focuses on leadership, integration, and governance across large, complex ICT and data programs in a Defence/National Intelligence context, based in Canberra.

The position requires TSPV security clearance and the ability to deliver under stringent government requirements. Applications close 26 November 2026 at 11am with Job ID LH-07549 – RW681303.