Project Manager

Cleared Recruitment are seeking multiple Project Managers to work across a number of high priority projects within a NIC Agency.

Location: Canberra (Flexible work arrangements are supported)

Contract Duration: 12-months with 2 x 12-month extensions

Clearance Required: NV1

Start Date: December 2025

Job Closing Date: Friday 26th September 2025

The agency has multiple requirements for Project Managers to manage the delivery of inflight initiatives across all areas of the agency.

Experience & Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years Project Management experience in the management and delivery of complex business and/or technical projects.
• Experience in mapping dependencies across projects and programs, as well as scheduling initiatives within a program of work.
• Ability to use, adapt, and work across various delivery methodologies.
• Experience working with and influencing internal and external stakeholders and partners to plan and successfully deliver programs and projects within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Experience in building and promoting program vision and developing a collaborative team culture and approach to delivery of program objectives and benefits.
• Experience in developing and presenting Board papers and briefing materials for SES audiences.
• Demonstrated experience with program governance, including planning, financials, reporting, risks and issues, benefits, dependency management, etc.
• Experience with Federal Government procurement processes to successfully engage and manage 3rd party vendors.
• High level interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present and communicate information and expectations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Personal resilience and flexibility to deal with ambiguity and conflicting priorities to successfully deliver under pressure within a challenging environment.
• Experience working in a small to medium sized Federal Government Agency
• Experience working on projects within the Law Enforcement or Intelligence space is beneficial.

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of 5 years Project Management experience in delivery of complex business and/or technical projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead several multi-disciplinary teams to effectively deliver results and positively respond to change.
• Well-developed communication skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working within a small to medium sized Federal Government agency.
• Project management qualifications and certification are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Essential Eight, ISM, and Security Maturity requirements will be highly regarded.
• Experience working within an Intelligence agency.

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking for your next contract within the federal government, apply today!

At Cleared Recruitment, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals with a background in ICT, Engineering, Cyber and Project Services, who are seeking their next opportunity within Defence Industry, Federal Government, Intelligence and National Security.

To view all our current openings, please visit www.clearedrecruitment.com.au/jobs