As winner of the 2024 and 2023 Defence Innovator of the Year and finalist in 2025 and 2026, our values of integrity, innovation, professionalism and passion are at the forefront of everything we do. Our vision is to be a world leader in defence innovation through developing and delivering innovative defence technologies to military and law enforcement communities around the world.

DefendTex is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of complex engineering and technology development projects across our business.

We have opportunities within our Unmanned Systems teams, where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day project management of assigned projects within your division and tracking and facilitating timeline accountability. Working closely with the relevant Program Manager and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will provide the structure, coordination and oversight needed to keep projects on track and achieve successful outcomes.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of project delivery in a highly technical environment, working alongside engineers and technical specialists developing innovative Defence capabilities.

About this role

- Manage the planning, coordination and execution of assigned projects within the relevant division.

- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and delivery priorities.

- Coordinate project resources, activities and dependencies across engineering disciplines and supporting functions.

- Monitor project progress against agreed scope, schedule and deliverables.

- Identify, assess and proactively manage project risks, issues and dependencies.

- Coordinate project meetings, actions and stakeholder communications to maintain delivery momentum.

- Provide regular project status updates,



reports and performance information to the Program Manager and relevant stakeholders.

- Work closely with engineering leads to understand technical progress, constraints and delivery requirements.

- Coordinate project changes, decisions and approvals through appropriate governance processes.

- Support procurement, supplier coordination, testing, trials and other activities required to achieve project milestones.

- Ensure project documentation, records and reporting are maintained accurately and consistently.

- Drive accountability, communication and collaboration across project teams.

About you

- Demonstrated experience managing projects from initiation through to delivery.

- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, planning and delivery frameworks.

- Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, risk registers and project reporting.

- Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.

- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Ability to identify project risks and issues and drive them through to resolution.

- Commercial awareness and an understanding of project resource and schedule management.

- Ability to work collaboratively with technical specialists and translate project requirements into clear actions and deliverables.

- Experience within Defence, engineering, manufacturing, technology,



aerospace or other complex technical environments will be highly regarded.

- Project Management qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent will be advantageous.

- Australian Citizenship - must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance

- Not be a prohibited person under Section 3 of the Firearms Act 1996 (Victoria)

You are an organised and proactive Project Manager who enjoys bringing structure to complex projects and working with technical teams to achieve outcomes. You are comfortable working across multiple projects, balancing competing priorities and providing the coordination and visibility needed to support successful project delivery.

Why us?

- Competitive remuneration package.

- Opportunity to contribute to industry-defining Defence projects.

- Exciting projects developing innovative Defence technologies.

- Work alongside some of Australia's leading Defence engineers and scientists.

- Access to advanced engineering, manufacturing, prototyping and testing facilities.

- Professional learning and development opportunities.

- A dynamic, cutting-edge and collaborative culture where ideas become reality.

- Regular team events and a workplace that genuinely values its people.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, inclusion and equality are embedded throughout our organisation for the benefit of our customers and our employees. We strive for a positive and engaging workplace where mental health and wellbeing are supported. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

If you are looking for an opportunity to manage complex projects and contribute to the development of Australia's next generation of Defence technologies, we look forward to receiving your application.

📌 Project Manager (Dandenong South)
🏢 DefendTex
📍 Dandenong South