Closing Date:
25/09/2026
face2face reference:
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Contract Duration:
9 months + 12-month extension
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced EL1 Project Manager to support a major project within the Department of Defence.
The role will support the delivery of physical and digital infrastructure designed to strengthen innovation, science and technology capabilities. You will coordinate project activities, manage schedules, risks and issues, develop strategic documentation and work closely with sponsors, delivery teams and senior stakeholders.
You will also contribute to governance, assurance and reporting activities, with occasional travel potentially required.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate weekly integrated project team meetings and project engagements
Develop strategic briefs, business cases, plans and project artefacts
Manage project schedules, risks and issues with key stakeholders




Engage delivery areas on physical and digital infrastructure planning
Support governance, assurance, reporting and project decision-making
Prepare briefs and updates for senior leadership and governance committees
Skills & Experience
6+ years of demonstrated project management experience in complex environments
Strong strategic writing and ability to develop high-quality project artefacts
Experience managing project schedules, risks, issues and dependencies
Solid stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary delivery teams
Experience supporting project governance, assurance and reporting
Excellent communication, coordination and organisational skills
Existing NV1 security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.
If you have any questions or would like more details, don't hesitate to reach out to Neil Valechaat ******
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📌 El1 Project Manager (Canberra)
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