Job Description

Cleared Recruitment is seeking an experienced ICT Project Manager to support the delivery of a significant communications capability project within a complex Defence environment.

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- Expected Commencement Date: ASAP
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- Duration: 11-months
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- Hours: Full-time
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- Location: Canberra - No option for remote work
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- Minimum Security Clearance: NV1
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This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a critical ICT-enabled capability, working alongside senior project leadership, technical specialists, security stakeholders, and Defence personnel to manage project outcomes throughout the capability lifecycle.

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The Role

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As the ICT Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing project activities to support capability delivery, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, governance, security, and technical requirements.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Supporting senior project leadership with project planning, coordination, and delivery activities.
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- Developing and maintaining project documentation, plans, reports, and artefacts.
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- Monitoring project schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues.
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- Coordinating stakeholder engagement across technical, security, engineering, and program delivery teams.
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- Supporting procurement and contract management activities.
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- Managing project governance and reporting requirements.
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- Facilitating project meetings and ensuring actions are tracked to completion.
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- Supporting ICT integration, accreditation, cyber security, and assurance activities.
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- Assisting with change management processes across scope, schedule, and budget.
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- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and project delivery efficiencies.
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To be successful in this position, you will bring:

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- Demonstrated experience delivering ICT-enabled projects within Defence, Government, or National Security environments.
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- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
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- Experience managing project schedules, dependencies, budgets, risks, and reporting requirements.
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- Knowledge of Defence procurement, financial management, and risk management practices.
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- Experience working with complex stakeholder groups and multidisciplinary teams.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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- Robust leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
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- Understanding of Defence ICT governance, system integration, and capability delivery processes.
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- Knowledge of cyber security governance and its application within ICT projects.
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Candidates with any of the following will be highly regarded:

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- Experience working on Defence capability acquisition projects.
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- Knowledge of the One Defence Capability System (ODCS) and ASDEFCON.
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- Experience within CASG, CIOG, DDG, JCG, or related Defence programs.
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- Familiarity with Defence ICT security accreditation requirements and the Information Security Manual (ISM).
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- Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CPPM, ITIL, or equivalent.
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- Experience leading cross-functional teams within complex technical environments.
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Security Requirement

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Applicants must hold a minimum NV1 Australian Security Clearance

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Why Apply?

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This is an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of nationally significant capability within a highly collaborative and technically complex program. You'll work alongside experienced Defence and industry professionals while contributing to outcomes that directly support Australia's communications and capability requirements.

📌 ICT Project Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Client 1
📍 Canberra