Project Manager

Our client, the Australian Signals Directorate, is seeking two experienced Project Managers to lead the delivery of highly complex ICT infrastructure and capability projects. These roles require highly organised, outcome-focused individuals with strong leadership and communication skills to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key skills and experience requirements:

• Extensive experience in project management, particularly within Commonwealth agencies or government departments.
• Strong financial management skills, including monitoring and maintaining financial records, budgeting, and compliance reporting.
• Expertise in organisational change management, including developing change plans, assessing risks, and implementing tailored strategies for senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to define, scope, and manage medium-scale projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Experience in requirements definition and management, with the ability to establish baselines and ensure traceability.
• Exceptional stakeholder relationship management, including facilitating open communication, engagement strategies, and informed decision-making processes.

Project Managers at ASD operate with significant independence, leveraging their expertise to deliver high-quality outcomes. They engage with diverse stakeholders, ensure project deliverables meet organisational requirements, and adapt methodologies to achieve strategic goals.

Key duties

• Lead and manage activities for planning, development, and implementation of complex ICT projects.
• Drive the improvement of organisational project methodologies and ensure alignment with best practices.
• Oversee capability lifecycles of systems development or enhancements.
• Manage procurements to support program and organisational requirements.
• Lead stakeholder groups and manage relationships to deliver business outcomes.
• Manage project reviews, reporting, financial management, change control, and quality assurance processes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.

Mandatory Criteria

Financial Management: Level 4 (SFIA)

• Monitor and maintain financial records for compliance and audit.
• Collate financial data for decision-making and budgeting.

Organisational Change Management: Level 5 (SFIA)

• Develop and implement change management plans, assess risks, and provide tailored strategies for senior stakeholders.

Project Management: Level 5 (SFIA)

• Lead medium-scale projects, manage risks, and ensure quality deliverables within agreed budgets and timelines.

Requirements Definition and Management: Level 4 (SFIA)

• Define, manage, and prioritise requirements for initiatives of medium size and complexity.

Stakeholder Relationship Management: Level 5 (SFIA)

• Facilitate open communication, maintain stakeholder engagement, and manage relationships to support decision-making.

Weighted Criteria

• Experience with business improvement initiatives and transformational projects.
• Proficiency in tools such as Visio, JIRA, and BPMN/UML.
• Expertise in supporting user acceptance testing.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• ITIL certification.

Security Clearance

Candidates must hold a current NV2 clearance for one position and TSPV clearance for the other.

Working arrangements

Location: Canberra, ACT.

Candidates must work onsite five days per week, for up to 40 hours per week. Flexible arrangements may be negotiated with the supervisor.

Period of engagement

Initial 12-month contract, with two 12-month extension options.

About the organisation

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) defends Australia against global threats and supports national interests through foreign signals intelligence, cyber security, and offensive cyber operations. Candidates must undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) before engagement, which includes a psychological evaluation covering topics such as personal relationships, living circumstances, values, financial and health history, and legal records.