Brindabella Park, ACT Based (Onsite 5 Days/Week — Remote Work Available from an Approved Defence Site, Ad-Hoc Basis Only) | Requires a current AGSVA PV (Positive Vetting) Clearance or Equivalent

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively.

IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced ICT Project Manager to provide project management and assurance services supporting a geospatial intelligence capability program in Canberra. This is a great opportunity for a senior project professional to lead delivery oversight and governance across a critical capability program, working closely with Commonwealth stakeholders.

You'll take ownership of reporting, risk management and delivery assurance, helping guide a program through to Final Operational Capability while providing valuable geospatial intelligence input along the way.

Key Responsibilities

- Liaise with delivery groups and Commonwealth agencies, supporting governance board meetings and activities
- Prepare periodic reports on project performance, delivery status, risks and issues
- Monitor project budgets, resource utilisation, timelines and delivery milestones
- Facilitate risk reviews and maintain risk registers, ensuring regular review and updates




- Provide oversight and assurance activities through to Final Operational Capability, including input to test and evaluation documentation

Required

- Current PV (Positive Vetting) security clearance or equivalent
- Strong project management knowledge, skills and experience in an ICT environment
- Experience in project delivery, preferably within a geospatial intelligence or similar specialist environment
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational abilities
- Effective stakeholder management experience on complex projects

What We Offer With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects. We can offer great work, great people, excellent culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.

Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.

Please note: as this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.

📌 ICT Project and Assurance Manager (Russell)
🏢 IAG Defence and National Security
📍 Russell