Senior Project Manager

Compas PTY; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex technical projects in a hybrid environment. The role focuses on managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder outcomes while guiding technical teams through inception to delivery.

The position supports hybrid work across Canberra and other major cities, with NV1 clearance required and a 12-month contract with potential extension, emphasising delivery and business alignment.

Qualifications

• Project management capability at SFIA Level 6 with financial management.
• Organisational change management capability at SFIA Level 6.
• Requirements definition and management capability at SFIA Level 5.
• Proven stakeholder relationship management capability at SFIA Level 5.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and services from inception through to successful delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks and key milestones.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams and provide technical direction and support.
• Engage stakeholders, manage requirements and align delivery with business objectives.

Skills

SFIA Level 6 PM

Stakeholder mgmt

Requirements mgmt

Change management

Job description

Senior Project Manager | Technical Delivery

Lead the delivery of complex technical projects and services in a product-focused environment, managing technical teams, scope, schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder outcomes.

Location: Canberra, ACT preferred; Adelaide, SA, Brisbane, QLD and Melbourne, VIC may be considered

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Contract Duration: 12 months, with possible extension up to a maximum of 24 months

Security Clearance Requirement: NV1

Closing Date: 10.00am, 14 September 2026

Essential Tasks

• Lead technical projects and services from inception through to successful delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks and key milestones.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams and provide technical direction and support.
• Engage stakeholders, manage requirements and align delivery with business objectives.

Key Criteria

• Strong project management capability at SFIA Level 6, including financial management.
• Demonstrated organisational change management capability at SFIA Level 6.
• Strong requirements definition and management capability at SFIA Level 5.
• Proven stakeholder relationship management capability at SFIA Level 5.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.