OCRT Consulting is a sovereign and veteran-owned SME delivering expertise and outcomes to Government, Defence, industry and the private sector. We are a cohort of diverse talent aligned by the same goal: to work on impactful projects that build sovereign capability and make a positive difference in the lives of those around us.

The opportunity:

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the development of a Second Pass Government submission for a major Defence capability program. You’ll be the central integration point. You’ll bring together scope, cost, schedule, commercial strategy, risk and governance inputs from the Capability Sponsor, CASG, Defence Groups and industry, and make sure the submission is mature and ready for key decision milestones.

What you’ll do:

- Lead and coordinate development of the Second Pass Government submission in line with the One Defence Capability System (ODCS)
- Build and maintain an integrated submission schedule and critical path
- Coordinate scope, cost, schedule, commercial and risk inputs
- Run working groups, stakeholder forums and governance activities
- Manage dependencies, risks and issues affecting submission readiness, escalating to senior leadership where needed
- Support business cases, approval documentation, and assurance and review activities
- Report progress against milestones to senior Defence leadership





What we’re looking for:

- 8+ years’ experience in Defence capability development, acquisition, program management or project integration
- Demonstrated experience with First Pass, Second Pass, Combined Pass or equivalent Defence approval processes
- A strong understanding of ODCS and Defence governance frameworks
- Experience coordinating scope, schedule, cost, commercial and risk information on major Defence programs
- Experience writing executive briefs, submissions and governance materials
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
- Experience in CASG, Capability Sponsor or Defence Headquarters environments (highly regarded)
- Knowledge of Defence Investment Committee and Government approval processes (highly regarded)
- Qualifications in project management, engineering, commercial management or a related field (highly regarded)

Role details: Canberra, ACT | NV2 clearance

What OCRT offers:

- Competitive remuneration including annual reviews, salary packaging, performance bonuses and incentives
- Career development with training support and career progression
- Flexible working arrangements, paid parental leave, purchase additional annual leave
- Work on Defence programs that strengthen national security and build sovereign capability

📌 Project Manager (Defence) (Canberra)
🏢 OCRT Consulting
📍 Canberra