Senior Defence Programme Coordinator

3 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeeDefence Full time $150,000 - $180,000
Lead Defence Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced defence professional to join our team in Adelaide. As a senior member of our defence team, you will be responsible for delivering expert project management services across complex and strategically significant defence programmes.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, project controls, and performance reporting, ensuring all work aligns with client expectations, our quality standards, and broader defence requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the delivery of defence projects in line with agreed scope, schedules, and objectives;
  • Implementing and coordinating project plans to ensure milestones are met within budget and aligned with strategic objectives;
  • Interpreting complex data and providing clear, actionable insights to support key project decisions;
  • Overseeing the development of client reports, submissions, and presentations, ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables;
  • Providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members across all project stages;
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with defence clients and stakeholders to support long-term partnerships;
  • Contributing to business planning and supporting the sustainable growth of defence services and profitability;
  • Driving new business opportunities through active involvement in proposals, tenders, and industry engagement.

This role requires Australian citizenship due to security clearance requirements. Occasional travel within Australia is expected.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • At least 10 years' industry experience, including a minimum of 5 years in defence, preferably as a contractor;
  • Proven experience in project planning, program scheduling, and/or project controls on below-the-line defence projects;
  • Demonstrated expertise in working on complex projects with a high level of understanding of the defence environment;
  • Leadership experience, with a proven ability to develop, mentor, and coach team members;
  • Relevant qualifications in fields such as engineering, project management, architecture, or business/commerce;
  • NV1 security clearance (or willingness to obtain);
  • Experience in securing and delivering new business opportunities (desirable but not essential);
  • Proficiency in using Deltek Open Plan and Cobra software (preferred but not essential);
  • Ability and desire to engage in technical work while managing a team and exploring business development;
  • Previous experience in a consultancy setting is highly regarded.

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