Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
JC4S Branch Project Delivery - Permanent Opportunities
Project management/support for Defence communications programmes in Canberra
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role covers end‑to‑end project management, including documentation, scheduling, estimation, strategic planning, policy development, drafting complex correspondence, and representing the team to internal and external stakeholders. • Deliver expert project management, including documentation, scheduling, and cost estimation, to meet deadlines and deliverables. • Advise on strategic planning, program management, and policy development, driving innovation and business improvement. • Draft and prepare complex correspondence, submissions, and change requests throughout project phases. • Plan, coordinate and execute the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure. • Represent the team and program office to internal and external stakeholder groups, providing updates and managing changes. • Manage stakeholder relationships with clear written and verbal communication skills. • Maintain a current Negative Vetting 1 security clearance, with potential ITAR compliance. • Contribute to meaningful defence projects that protect Australia’s interests.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project management
- ▸scheduling
- ▸cost estimation
- ▸strategic planning
- ▸policy development
- ▸stakeholder management
What You Bring
Candidates need defence‑related project management experience, relevant certifications (Agile, PRINCE2, PMBOK), a related degree, knowledge of the capability life‑cycle and One Defence principles, and skills in governance, risk, compliance and stakeholder communication. A current Negative Vetting 1 security clearance is required, with possible ITAR compliance. • Apply defence‑sector project support experience and hold certifications such as Agile, PRINCE2 or PMBOK. • Possess a relevant degree or qualification in project management, defence studies or related fields. • Demonstrate knowledge of capability life‑cycle, One Defence principles, and governance, risk and compliance processes.
Requirements
- ▸agile
- ▸prince2
- ▸pmbok
- ▸degree
- ▸nv1
- ▸governance
Benefits
Downer offers meaningful work on critical defence projects, professional development programmes, employee perks, and veteran support such as reservist leave, while promoting diversity and inclusion. • Access professional development opportunities, including career mapping, accelerated learning and Communities of Practice. • Enjoy employee perks such as discounts on healthcare, retail, and vehicles via Perks@Downer. • Benefit from veteran support programmes, including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave.
Work Environment
Onsite