Project Manager – APS6 (6‑month contract)

About the role

The Commonwealth agency is seeking an experienced APS6 Project Manager to support a major national social policy program. This six‑month contract role will ensure strong alignment between strategy, evidence, reporting and senior leadership priorities across multiple inter‑dependent workstreams.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver end‑to‑end project management support, including scheduling, tracking, reporting and documentation.
• Assist senior project managers in coordinating multiple inter‑dependent workstreams.
• Maintain delivery rhythms such as agile ceremonies, reporting cycles and governance forums.
• Produce high‑quality briefings, strategy documents, dashboards and executive presentations.
• Monitor project data integrity and promptly escalate issues, risks or discrepancies.
• Map and analyse inter‑dependencies across workstreams to improve alignment and visibility.
• Develop and standardise reporting templates, tools and program artefacts.
• Support continuous improvement in project management practices and delivery maturity.
• Contribute to capability uplift through knowledge sharing and coaching of APS staff.
• Assist with structured transition and handover activities at contract completion.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering complex, multi‑stream projects in the APS, consulting or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth governance frameworks, reporting requirements and delivery standards.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, timely, executive‑ready reporting outputs.
• Experience working in high‑pressure environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or hybrid models.
• Experience engaging with senior executives and supporting structured delivery governance.
• Ability to improve project delivery processes and uplift team capability.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships quickly.
• Coaching or mentoring experience in project management practices is highly regarded.

Required skills

• PRINCE2
• Agile methodology
• Hybrid project‑management approaches