State Project Lead - Defence Bases

Austcorp Executive Recruitment PTY Ltd; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Austcorp Executive Recruitment PTY Ltd is partnering with a national consultancy to fill a State Project Lead - Defence Bases role in Western Australia. You will lead teams delivering projects from $2M to over $200M, setting strategic direction and ensuring compliance with defence standards.

This position demands 10+ years in defence/base sectors, at least 5 years leading delivery teams, and NV1 clearance. A civil/electrical/mechanical engineering degree or PMP training is preferred, with proven

Qualifications

• 10+ years' Defence Base sector experience in senior PM or engineering consulting roles.
• 5+ years' experience delivering defence base upgrades, infrastructure projects, or high-profile federal maritime site projects.
• NV1 clearance.
• Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical) and/or formal PMP training.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth through monitoring Tenders (including AusTender) and leading Tender response.
• Lead Project Managers, consultants, and multidisciplinary advisory/delivery teams.
• Oversee project delivery, procurement, and alignment with corporate strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with defence clients, government bodies including Defence West, and senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop consulting staff.
• Act as the primary in-state point of contact for Defence client and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Tendering

Education

Engineering degree

PMP training

Job description

Lead delivery of complex, high-profile construction and infrastructure upgrades EWP, PDS, NPS & CFI ($2M-$200M+) for defence bases, as well as Defence-Adjacent Projects within the Henderson Precinct.

The Role

We are partnering with a national consultancy to find a State Project Lead - Defence Bases to lead teams delivering projects from $2M to over $200M, while setting strategic direction and ensuring all works align with contractual obligations and defence/federal government standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business growth through monitoring Tenders (including AusTender) and leading Tender response.
• Lead Project Managers, consultants, and multidisciplinary advisory/delivery teams.
• Oversee project delivery, procurement, and alignment with corporate strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with defence clients, government bodies including Defence West, and senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop consulting staff.
• Act as the primary in-state point of contact for Defence client and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• 10+ years' Defence Base sector experience in senior Project Management or Engineering consulting roles, with at least 5+ years leading Defence Base project delivery teams.
• 5+ years' experience delivering defence base upgrades, infrastructure projects, or high-profile federal maritime site projects.
• Background in defence, government, infrastructure, or major capital projects, with an NV1 clearance.
• Proven experience managing multiple teams and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical), Construction, or a related field, and/or formal PMP training.

For further information, please contact members of our Defence & Built Environment team running this role on T: [phone]

• Stuart McKenzie, Sector Lead
• Andrea Cartagena, APAC Resourcer

Deal with experienced professionals, AustCorp's Defence & Built Environment team have over 100 years industry experience!