Project Manager

• Permanent Full-Time opportunity
• Canberra-based role – onsite
• NV1 security clearance required

Our Client

Our client aims to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Our client provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

About the role

As a Project Manager, you will provide hands-on leadership across planning, coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement activities. Working closely with Commonwealth stakeholders, you will help drive governance processes, support committee forums, and ensure delivery of high-quality project outputs in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.

Your duties will include:

• Managing end-to-end project planning, coordination, and reporting activities
• Supporting governance forums, committees, and capability planning processes
• Preparing high-quality briefs, reports, and project artefacts for senior stakeholders
• Identifying and managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigations
• Coordinating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver agreed outcomes
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to support capability development initiatives

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Minimum 7 years’ project management experience within Defence or government
• Degree in project management, business, engineering, or equivalent Defence industry experience
• Strong understanding of Defence governance frameworks and committee processes
• Proven experience managing complex projects across the Defence Capability Life Cycle
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise documentation for senior audiences
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working in a strategic headquarters environment

Application Process

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For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com