Project Manager

A real endeavour, achieved with you

As Australia's multi-disciplinary advisory and business partner of choice for clients in defence, government and infrastructure, we deliver complex things that matter. It's not always an easy task, but anything worthwhile seldom is. Great things are rarely accomplished alone. We're building something remarkable. Now we just need you.

A real endeavour, shaped by you

As Project Manager you will be leading and managing project delivery in a multi-disciplinary team including setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people.

To succeed in this endeavour, you will:

• Providing effective and strong leadership for projects so as to ensure achievement of project outcomes maximising benefits to our Client and their Customers.
• Full project planning, detailed scheduling, control and monitoring for work scope, budgets and schedules and overseeing the performance of project tasks.
• Planning and coordination of project labour and resources
• Weekly reporting
• Risk control and management
• Monitor processes to remove/reduce risks

A real endeavour, driven by you

Our work is highly complex and confidential, so there are some things you must have to fulfil this role:

• You must have and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. Some engagements will require up to TSPV clearance to be maintained.
• Demonstrated expertise building and sustaining stakeholder relationships including experience communicating with influence and negotiating effectively.
• Experience managing project schedule, risk, quality, communications, budget and resources using established standards procedures and practices (technical, operational, professional and administrative).
• Experience drafting and preparing briefs, complex correspondence and reports relating to the project progress and issues in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Experience drafting and preparation of project documentation including but not limited to project plans, stage plans, procedures, exception reports, completion reports management of project risks and issues.

It is desirable if you can also demonstrate:

• Understanding of the content of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and its application, and the One Defence Capability Model.
• Previous Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) or Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG) experience.
• A recognised project management professional qualification (such as registered Project Manager under Australian Institute of Project Management.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a drive to manage critical projects and programs that build sovereign capability and deliver complex things that matter.

Why Downer Professional Services?

At Downer Professional Services, you'll find the opportunity to build something remarkable. Here are some of the reasons why our people love working here:

Work with purpose. You'll deliver or enable critical defence projects and programs in Australia, for Australia. Your expertise will help build sovereign capability.

Great projects, influence and impact. You might join us for the projects, but we think you'll stay for the impact you can have. With high project ownership, agile problem solving and accessible leaders, you can go further at Downer Professional Services.

Your opportunity to build something remarkable. We're proud of all we've achieved. But there's much more to do. Together, we're building a better, stronger, more agile Downer Professional Services. From process and systems to culture and communications, we're working hard to enable our teams to do their best work, whoever and wherever they are.

We encourage you to join us on our greatest endeavour. We'll support and recognise your contribution, and you'll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Veteran support initiatives and policies, including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans to remain connected as they transition out of active service.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
• Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.

Ready to join us on our biggest endeavour?

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Downer Professional Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.