Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Program Manager and overall Portfolio with the execution and delivery of day to day operational activities for allocated Projects. The role executes the directed scope within the framework provided and escalates risks and issues to delivery accordingly.

There is a preference for the candidate to be based in the Canberra office, although other locations may be considered.

Candidate must hold a current AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.

12 month contract with 2 x 12 month extension options.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate the planning and implementation of the assigned project deliverables

• Allocate project resources to execute deliverables as required

• Manage day-to-day activities as aligned with the project scope and deliverables

• Monitor and report on project progress and escalate risks and issues where required to ensure full transparency

• Facilitate and ensure adequate stakeholder engagement is being delivered across project deliverables

• Develop project documentation and reports to the required standard

• Manage project governance as required

• Manage project scheduling and budget maintenance

• Liaise with and maintain key internal and external relationships, including liaising with stakeholders on policy, project or operational issues and action items

• Make and communicate decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge, governed by legislation, regulations, best practice principles or relevant operating instructions and procedures

About you

• Demonstrated minimum 5-year experience in managing projects

• Strong understanding of how to deliver projects using multiple different tools and methodologies as required

• Proactive and extremely competent in delivering high quality written communication autonomously

• Willingness to work within a team that places a core emphasis on culture and is highly collaborative

• Knowledge and experience in successfully setting priorities and delivering quality results on time and on budget

• Proven ability to communicate effectively whilst anticipating stakeholder needs and expectations across a geographically dispersed network

• Active AGSVA Baseline Security clearance and ability to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 AGSVA Clearance

• Australian Citizenship

About us

This Program is a strategic initiative designed to modernise and streamline the Depatment's core corporate systems. Launched in mid-2025, this initiative brings together eight essential platforms under a coordinate program to ensure our agency remains efficient, secure, and responsive to the needs of all staff.