IT Project Manager – Government Department

Location: Perth, WA

Contract: 6 months

Start Date: ASAP

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3–4 days per week on site The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join a government department based in Perth on an initial 6-month contract, with an immediate start available.

This is an exciting chance to lead and deliver key IT projects within a government environment, working closely with internal stakeholders, technical teams and external vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring strong project management experience, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of IT projects from initiation through to completion.
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks and dependencies.
- Engage with senior stakeholders, business areas and technical teams to ensure alignment and delivery.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Manage project governance, reporting and documentation in line with departmental requirements.
- Coordinate internal resources, third-party vendors and key project stakeholders.




- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to agreed quality standards.
- Drive effective communication and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Proven experience delivering IT projects, ideally within a government or public sector environment.
- Strong end-to-end project management skills and experience managing multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks and reporting.
- The ability to work autonomously, take ownership and drive delivery in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, outcomes-focused approach.
- Relevant project management qualifications or certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent) will be highly regarded.

Contract Details

- Initial 6-month contract
- Immediate start
- Perth-based opportunity
- 3–4 days per week on site , with some flexibility for remote working

Interested? If you're an experienced IT Project Manager looking for your next contract opportunity and are available to start ASAP, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV.

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