Clearance:
NV1 security clearance is required
Location:
DSTG - Edinburgh, SA
The Opportunity
TechThinking Talent is seeking an experienced
Project Manager
to support the delivery of critical Defence programs on behalf of a leading defence company with a long-standing presence in the sector. In this on-site role at DSTG Edinburgh, you will work closely with customers and cross-functional engineering teams to plan and deliver software and research-driven capabilities for the ADF. This role would suit a Project Manager with a background in
software delivery
,
synthetic test & evaluation
,
modelling
&
simulation
, or
electronic warfare
.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery:
Manage the full lifecycle of several concurrent technical projects on behalf of clients, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate closely with clients and industry stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks for engineering teams.
Progress Reporting:
Provide regular reporting on project status and team performance to both client representatives and internal business stakeholders.
Planning & Scheduling:
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverable tracking.
Documentation & Compliance:
Produce, review, and deliver project documentation in line with applicable Defence contracting standards.
Risk Management:




Identify risks and issues early, and implement appropriate mitigation and control measures.
About You
To succeed in this position, you will bring:
Demonstrated experience working alongside multi-disciplinary engineering teams within a Defence environment.
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
Robust working knowledge of the Australian Defence standard contracting templates, with the ability to navigate contracting and procurement documentation effectively.
Exposure to, or a solid understanding of, electronic warfare, modelling & simulation, and/or test & evaluation fundamentals — advantageous.
Experience within the broader Defence industry, or directly with DSTG, is highly regarded.
A proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team, with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a willingness to contribute to a growing, high-performing team.
Australian Citizenship is required, as well as an active NV1 clearance or higher. Due to ITAR restrictions, we can only consider personnel who are not citizens of ITAR-proscribed countries.
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to technologies that directly support national security. You will be operating in a purpose-built facility at DSTG Edinburgh, working alongside industry and Defence partners on programs with tangible operational impact.

📌 Project Manager (South Australia)
🏢 TechThinking Talent
📍 South Australia