Camco is one of Western Australia's leading engineering services providers, delivering innovative, time-critical solutions to major mining and industrial operations. Backed by more than 30 years of industry expertise, Camco has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and long-term customer partnerships.

With a highly skilled workforce and experienced leadership team, Camco specialises in maintenance, refurbishment, and engineering services that help clients minimise downtime, improve equipment availability, and keep critical operations running safely and efficiently. Their practical, solutions-focused approach has made them a trusted partner to some of Australia's most successful and progressive mining companies.

Project Manager - Defence Programs

The Project Manager - Defence Programs is responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of Defence engineering and manufacturing projects, from initial customer engagement and quotation through to production, delivery and project close-out.

This role will provide leadership across all aspects of project execution, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with customer requirements, contractual obligations and quality standards. The position will play a key role in establishing and growing the organisation's Defence Division, supporting strategic business growth and long-term customer relationships.

Key responsibilities

- Lead Defence projects from tender and quotation through to delivery and close-out.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to customer requirements.




- Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and commercial performance.
- Build strong relationships with Defence customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
- Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and operations teams to achieve project outcomes.
- Manage contracts, variations, compliance requirements, and project reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the growth of the Defence business.

What we are looking for

- Demonstrated experience preparing quotations, tenders and cost estimates.
- Experience managing complex engineering, manufacturing or industrial projects.
- Strong commercial awareness and contract management capability.
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, timelines, risks and resources.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced project setting.
- Australian citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain relevant Defence security clearances (NV1 preferred).
- Strong machining, manufacturing or workshop operations background.
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Business or related discipline.
- Formal Project Management certification (PMI,



PRINCE2, Diploma of Project Management or equivalent).
- Experience working with Defence Prime Contractors or within the Defence supply chain.
- Knowledge of Australian Defence procurement and contract environments.

Engineering & Project Management Services 101-1,000 employees

Camco Engineering is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services in Western Australia. Our facilities have been based at its Canning Vale location since 1994, with high quality work and service reliability resulting in significant and continuous growth at our Canning Vale, Belmont and Karratha (Gap Ridge) operations.

We pride ourselves on providing the best possible service tailored to our clients’ specific requirements.

The partnership of owners has been longstanding with a history of working together for over 35 years in the engineering industry.

Camco Engineering is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services in Western Australia. Our facilities have been based at its Canning Vale location since 1994, with high quality work and service reliability resulting in significant and continuous growth at our Canning Vale, Belmont and Karratha (Gap Ridge) operations.

We pride ourselves on providing the best possible service tailored to our clients’ specific requirements.

The partnership of owners has been longstanding with a history of working together for over 35 years in the engineering industry.

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📌 Project Manager - Defence Programs (Western Australia)
🏢 Camco Engineering
📍 Western Australia