Only 24h Left Aerospace Project Manager

2 days ago


Cairns, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Overview

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent Defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role: The Project Manager plays a critical role in leading and delivering Defence-related projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, compliance with Defence standards, and successful stakeholder engagement. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with Commonwealth and Defence stakeholders, and overseeing project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

What will I be doing day to day?

- Lead Aerospace projects through all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers in accordance with Defence frameworks (e.g., ASDEFCON, GATE Reviews).
- Prepare and present project documentation including business cases, status reports, and milestone reviews.
- Manage contract deliverables and ensure adherence to Defence procurement and governance processes.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Defence, industry partners, and government agencies.
- Ensure compliance with Defence security, safety, and quality standards.
- Support integration of capability into operational environments, including training, logistics, and sustainment planning.

What sort of skills do I need?

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, or business.
- Proven experience in Defence project management, ideally within CASG
- Strong understanding of Defence acquisition processes, ASDEFCON documentation, and capability lifecycle.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities and limited resources.
- Hold a minimum NV1 clearance (must be an Australian citizen)

What’s in it for me?

- Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as remote working where possible.
- Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
- Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we’re proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Shams Ruhani, shams.ruhani@global.amentum.com

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