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EL1 Project Manager

HAYSCanberra, Australian Capital Territory🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 24 Oct 2026

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
SAFeStakeholder ManagementPMPPrince2Agile

Job description

Multiple positions available Hybrid model from any capital city 12-months with potential extensions

Your new company
Join a Federal Government agency responsible for delivering critical services and supporting large-scale technology initiatives that impact millions of Australians. This organisation is seeking experienced Project Managers to support the delivery of complex ICT projects, enterprise system implementations, and business transformation initiatives.
Your new role
As an EL1 Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of complex ICT projects across business and technology teams. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, delivery partners and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to organisational objectives.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and managing project plans, schedules and delivery roadmaps
  • Managing project governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement activities
  • Identifying and managing project risks, issues and dependencies
  • Coordinating system implementation, integration, testing and deployment activities
  • Managing external vendors and delivery partners
  • Supporting budget tracking and project delivery performance
  • Preparing executive reporting, briefings and project documentation
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
  • Proven experience delivering complex ICT projects
  • Strong project governance and stakeholder management capability
  • Experience managing enterprise system or platform implementations
  • Demonstrated experience in risk, issue and dependency management
  • Vendor and contract management experience
  • Experience working within Agile, SAFe or hybrid delivery environments
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills
    Desirable experience includes:
  • Federal or State Government experience
  • PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or SAFe certifications
  • Experience delivering projects involving system integration, data migration, testing or operational readiness activities
    Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
What you'll get in return
  • Initial 12-month contract
  • Potential extension options
  • $602.55 per day + 12% super
  • Multiple positions available
  • Hybrid working environment
  • 7.5-hour working days
  • Locations available across:
    • Surry Hills, NSW
    • Penrith, NSW
    • Deakin, ACT
    • Brisbane, QLD
    • Adelaide, SA
    • Geelong, VIC
    • Richmond, VIC
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email Tenzin at .
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