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Cyber Security Project Manager

Compas PTYCanberra, Australian Capital Territory🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 22 May 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll have the opportunity to lead a high-impact cyber security program focused on zero-trust architecture and modern defensible strategies, offering significant career growth and skill development in a hybrid environment. This role is perfect for an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager with strong stakeholder engagement and risk management skills who is eager to contribute to a significant uplift initiative. Embrace this chance to make a real impact and apply today!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Penetration Testing

Job Description

Project Manager Cyber Security

Lead delivery of a government cyber security resilience uplift program, coordinating project governance, assurance activities and stakeholder delivery. This role requires full-time onsite attendance in the ACT, with extended hours and weekend work during key event periods.

Location: ACT
Work Arrangement: Full-time onsite; temporary work from home may be considered case-by-case.
Contract Duration: 12 months, possible 12-month extension
Security Clearance Requirement: NV1
Closing Date: 10.00am, Friday 28 August 2026

Essential Tasks
  • Manage project governance and reporting under the PRINCE2 framework.
  • Coordinate assurance and readiness activities, including IRAP assessments and penetration testing.
  • Manage project risks, issues, budget, schedule and change control.
  • Coordinate resources and engage business, technical and external stakeholders to deliver project outcomes.
Key Criteria
  • Demonstrated experience delivering projects on time.
  • Experience managing internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects in a cyber security domain.
About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.

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