Defence Project Specialists

Overview

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The APP Group is expanding our Defence sector capability to support the Estate Works Program (EWP) as part of the Project Delivery Service (PDS) Contract in Queensland and is currently seeking expressions of interest for upcoming roles for Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager and Senior Project Manager roles in Queensland.

These opportunities are well-suited to professionals with proven project delivery experience who are ready to take on greater responsibility and contribute to complex programs and infrastructure projects—particularly within the defence or broader government sector.

Joining our Defence team means working on meaningful projects that support strategic outcomes. You'll collaborate with a supportive and experienced team, engage with a broad range of stakeholders, and play a key role in delivering high-impact projects from planning through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects through all stages of the lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with Commonwealth Procurement Rules
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders through regular engagement
• Manage project documentation and reporting in accordance with Defence and APP Group standards
• Deliver outcomes on time and within budget, with a focus on risk management and continuous improvement
• Oversee handover/takeover (HOTO) processes and ensure timely closeout
• Capture and share lessons learned to enhance future project delivery

About You

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business, Engineering, Construction Management); postgraduate qualifications highly regarded
• Must currently hold (and be able to maintain) a minimum Baseline Security Clearance
• Proven experience managing projects, ideally within defence of government sector
• Experience in program and project management methodologies such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile
• Understanding of government procurement practices and compliance standards
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

A rewarding career

Strive forward with purpose. The APP Group is where change makers connect to embrace the possibilities of tomorrow. It is the combination of our people, our clients, and our collective vision that has helped get us to where we are today. Join us and you'll be part of an agile high performing team of leaders and innovators who thrive on exceeding expectations. Here, you'll do more than work, you'll create solutions that shape a better world.

How We Care

• APP4me Days - an additional four leave days per year to spend how you like
• Access to Sonder, our digital care platform providing 24/7 access to safety, mental health, physical health, and wellbeing resources
• Mental health seminars
• Social initiatives
• Sporting teams and participation
• Flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid secondary carers leave
• Leave purchasing options
• Military and emergency response leave
• Days of significance
• Career breaks

How we invest you in you

• Access to The APP Academy, a one-stop platform for learning, upskilling professional development, wellbeing, and events
• Career progression and exposure to diverse career pathways
• Professional development & leadership programs, tailored by career level
• Skill-based training & online learning
• Become accredited with associations and participate in external committees
• Core development programs
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities
• Highly competitive salaries
• Role-based remuneration approach
• Commitment to pay equity
• Salary packaging options
• Corporate benefits and discounts

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at The APP Group, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and veterans. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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