EL1 Multiple Manager Project Manager

• Initial Contract Duration: 12 Months
  
• Extension term details: 12 Months
  
• Number of extensions: 2
  
• Location: ACT
  
• Security Requirements: Must have Baseline
  
• Working Arrangements: Onsite
  Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.
• Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
  

Job details

The Department strives to encourage the sustainable growth of Australian industries including the delivery of a national innovation system to drive knowledge creation international competitiveness and greater productivity. Our staff are committed to developing policies and delivering programs in partnership with stakeholders to provide lasting economic benefits based on principles of social justice and equity for all Australians. The CIO Division provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and are seeking experienced and motivated Project Managers to assist with major ICT Projects in the Division.

Key duties and responsibilities

Project Managers will be required to:

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including business partners cross-agency collaborations and service providers.
  
• Research plan implement monitor and evaluate project or program initiatives.
  
• Negotiate and engage with stakeholders to ensure effective communication coordination and collaboration for timely and successful outcomes.
  
• Identify and resolve project-related issues and challenges.
  
• Provide management coordination governance and assurance of complex projects.
  
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver agreed outcomes.
  
• Represent the team and branch in project governance meetings and provide clear up to date reports on status and the implications of risks on projects to ensure the success of projects.
  
• Oversee project resources to ensure a high performing motivated and well-developed team that delivers results.
  
• Use project management tools to drive successful outcomes covering areas such as risk management quality management financial management procurement strategy resource management project briefs and post-implementation reviews.
  

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of 5 years experience leading complex ICT projects and programs in Federal Government.
  
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including business partners cross-agency collaborations and service providers.
  
• Experience with/ and application of project management frameworks and methodologies including waterfall and Hybrid Agile.
  
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders including Departmental Executive.
  

Additional requirements

Application Deadline: Friday 24 April 2026

Expected Start Date: Wednesday 01 July 2026

Job Type: Contract