Project Management Consultant – Defence Projects

About the role

Nova Systems, an Australian-owned defence company, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of capability outcomes to Defence in a complex project environment. The role coordinates project activities, manages stakeholders, oversees schedules, risks and resources, and ensures project objectives are delivered in line with governance, compliance and contractual requirements. Experience in Defence or Defence-industry environments and leading multidisciplinary teams is required.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of projects supporting Defence capability outcomes under organisational and contractual governance frameworks.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, risks, opportunities, resources and reporting.
• Lead project planning, including schedule development, work breakdown structures and milestone tracking.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement with Defence, industry partners, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Monitor and manage risks and issues, applying mitigation and treatment strategies.
• Support contract delivery so outputs meet customer and organisational requirements.
• Produce project status reports, dashboards, executive briefings and governance artefacts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support project outcomes across the lifecycle.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Defence Studies or a related discipline.
• AIPM CPPM, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects in Defence or Defence-industry environments.
• Current NV1 or NV2 AGSVA security clearance, or eligibility to obtain and maintain one; applicants must be Australian citizens.
• Desirable: Land capability project experience, knowledge of Defence contracting frameworks, and experience as a prime contractor or in a major Defence organisation.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of project delivery, governance and risk management.
• Ability to manage risks, issues, budgets, schedules and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience preparing project documentation, reports, executive briefings and governance submissions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong stakeholder management.

What we offer

• Parental leave (20 weeks for primary carers, 4 weeks for partner carers) and full superannuation for up to 52 weeks.
• Professional and personal development allowance of up to $5,000 per year, plus a wellbeing allowance of up to $750 per year.
• Flexible ways of working, dress-for-your-day policy and a rewards and recognition program.
• Employee assistance program, annual engagement events, wellbeing hub, Defence health and travel insurance and free flu vaccination.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice, and an employee share offer.