The Role

Seeking a State Project Director – Defence Bases & AUKUS to lead teams delivering Defence Base, Maritime Infrastructure & Defence-Aligned projects from $2M to over $300M+, 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 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 relationships with defence clients, government bodies, and senior stakeholders.
Mentor and develop consulting staff.
Act as the primary in-state point of contact for Defence client and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements:
Australian Citizen, active NV1 / NV2
10+ years’ Defence Base sector experience in Senior Project Management or experience in AUKUS.




5+ years’ experience delivering defence base upgrades, Maritime Infrastructure, Defence Infrastructure projects, or high-profile Federal site projects in a consulting capacity.
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 Setting team running this role on T: (08) •••• •200
Stuart McKenzie, Sector Lead
Andrea Cartagena, APAC Resourcer

Deal with experienced specialists, AustCorp’s Defence & Built Workplace team have over 100 years industry experience!

📌 State Project Direcor Sa Defence Bases Adelaide
🏢 Austcorp Executive
📍 Adelaide