Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Security Clearance: Must hold, or be able to obtain and maintain, a minimum of Baseline security clearance

Duration: Initial 6 months with 1 x 12-month extension

Industry: Information Technology

Functional Expertise: Portfolio, Program and Project Management

Sub-functional Expertise: Policy and Program

Location of work: Canberra, ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite with flexible or work from home arrangements permitted at the discretion of the client

Closing date: 9AM Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager (EL1 equivalent) to join a dynamic team delivering a high-impact, fast-paced 12-month project. This role will support work across a wide range of work health and safety (WHS) policy areas. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring stakeholder engagement, procurement, project governance, and administrative support are delivered to a high standard throughout the project.

Responsibilities:

• Lead stakeholder engagement, including scheduling and coordinating meetings or events

• Accurately record and articulate stakeholder views and project updates for senior executives

• Manage procurement processes to engage external consultants and specialists

• Maintain and update project documents using internal project management tools

• Manage a risk register and escalate project risks through internal governance mechanisms

• Provide administrative and secretariat support to a key sub-committee

• Use Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft tools to manage project deliverables

• Undertake additional support tasks as directed to contribute to project success

Requirements:

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement

• Demonstrated experience managing risk registers, timelines, and project documentation

• Ability to quickly learn and apply internal project management tools

• Experience in managing procurement processes

• Capability to support governance and secretariat functions

Key Capabilities:

• Effective communication and stakeholder management

• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and related project tools

• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

• Strong writing skills for documentation and record-keeping

• Flexibility and adaptability in a project-based environment

Essential Criteria:

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

• Experience with project documentation, procurement, and stakeholder engagement

How to apply:

Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.