APS6EL1 Project Manager
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Job Summary
Job Description
Position Title: APS6 / EL1 Project Manager
Employment Type: Labour hire (approx 12 months with potential to extend)
Location: Canberra
Hourly Pay Rate:
APS6: $63.40 $71.29 per hour 12% superannuation
EL1: $78.95 $88.31 per hour 12% superannuation
Security Clearance/Requirements: Must hold a minimum Negative Vetting 1 at time of application
Working Arrangements: Full-time on-site
ABOUT THE ROLE
An Australian Government department is seeking an experienced Project Manager (APS6/EL1) to manage security infrastructure and technology-related projects and provide specialist advisory services.
The role will ensure that property and technology projects meet relevant security requirements government security frameworks and technical standards. Responsibilities include contract administration compliance with building regulations fee negotiation with specialist contractors budget management governance reporting and end-to-end project delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved
Manage project scope risks and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective integration of project activities
Manage project design and documentation across all project phases including initiation design and documentation delivery handover and defects liability period
Manage project variations and changes ensuring appropriate change control processes are followed
Prepare and coordinate regular project progress reports and stakeholder communications
Establish and maintain project administration systems including document control and record management
Prepare manage review and update project documentation including risk and communications plans
Manage project costs including estimating budgeting monitoring and contingency management
Ensure quality standards and assurance requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle
Liaise with suppliers consultants and contractors as required
Maintain project schedules and regularly report on progress including providing verbal updates to governance bodies
Manage project risks including contingency planning residual risk review and escalation where required
Monitor resource usage and overall progress initiating corrective action when necessary
Coordinate project handover completion activities and final documentation
Identify and document lessons learned to support continuous improvement
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects within government or regulated environments
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies governance and reporting requirements
Experience managing budgets schedules risks and stakeholder expectations
Well-developed communication skills with the ability to prepare high-quality reports and provide clear verbal briefings
Proven ability to manage contractors consultants and external suppliers
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to broader team capability and learning
ELIGIBILITY
Australian citizenship is required
Must hold a minimum Negative Vetting 1 clearance at time of application
PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 16 January 2026. If your application is received after this date well be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may arise. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.
SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds people of all religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Contracts
About Company
SOS Recruitment, based in Canberra, provides trusted and reliable recruitment services for government, private and not-for-profit sectors Australia-wide.
