Project Management Officer

About the Company:

For over 25 years, Consunet has grown as a sovereign enterprise, delivering trusted cyber and spectrum security solutions with agility, precision, and purpose. Our work protects what matters most by safeguarding national interests and supporting Australia's Defence and Intelligence communities.

Our expertise spans Information Warfare, Spectrum Management, Cyber & DevSecOps, and Logistics. These capabilities position us to shape the future of cyber and spectrum security in Australia and internationally. With a legacy built alongside Defence and Intelligence partners, we bring the highest level of assurance and trust to everything we do.

Today we are entering an exciting phase of global growth. As we expand into international markets, we remain grounded in our values; trusted, sovereign, excellent, leading and sustainable. We also prioritise transparency and accountability, standing by our commitments and delivering with speed, efficiency, and reliability.

Joining Consunet means becoming part of a purpose-driven team that is shaping the future of cyber and spectrum security worldwide. Here innovation, mastery and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do, and every person has the opportunity to grow with us on this journey.

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About the Team

You'll join our Project Delivery & Transformation team, a high performing group dedicated to driving strategic initiatives and delivering impactful outcomes across the enterprise. Our mission is to lead complex projects with precision and purpose, leveraging deep expertise, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to innovation. We thrive on solving challenges, embracing emerging technologies, and fostering leadership development to support global delivery. As our team evolves, we remain focused on excellence, adaptability, and creating value for our clients and stakeholders.

About the Role

As a Project Management Officer, you will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering complex projects that align with enterprise goals and client expectations. You'll be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing cross-functional initiatives, managing resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes. You will foster collaboration and innovation, while your mentoring will support the growth and development of project staff. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the evolution of project delivery across the organisation.

What You'll Do

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects aligned with enterprise and client objectives, including detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
• Guide and support cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, driving accountability, and facilitating meetings and decision-making processes
• Apply project management methodologies and agile practices to ensure efficient delivery and champion continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks using robust risk management strategies
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and organisational policies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including clients, senior leaders, and technical teams
• Prepare and present clear, comprehensive project documentation, reports, and updates
• Mentor and develop project staff, promoting growth and capability uplift across the team

What You'll Bring

• Eligibility and willingness to apply for a Defence Security Clearance
• Proven experience managing complex projects, ideally within defence, engineering, or technology sectors, with strong capability in developing and executing project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource strategies
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding cross-functional teams, mentoring project staff, and facilitating meetings, negotiations, and decision-making processes
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels and produce high-quality documentation, reports, and presentations that convey project insights
• Proficiency in industry-standard project management and agile tools, with a collaborative mindset focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and stakeholder satisfaction
• Strong analytical skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Commitment to compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and governance frameworks
• Ability to work across diverse teams and environments, promoting alignment and accountability

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• Advanced certifications in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent) are highly desirable

Why join us?

• With global expansion underway, we're opening exciting new career opportunities for people who want to help shape the future of cyber and spectrum security
• Joining Consunet means being part of a close-knit, purpose-driven team where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do
• Consunet is headquartered in the Adelaide CBD, with operations across Australia
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
• We encourage applications from veterans and reservists; your experience is valued here. We support veterans through recruitment, flexible work, reservist leave, a Veterans Policy, dedicated points of contact internally, and an EAP specialising in defence. We invite veterans to voluntarily disclose their prior military service
• Consunet offers flexible work and an inclusive environment to support our people to thrive, with an EAP service which has specialist defence experience to support wellbeing

Benefits working for Consunet

• Be part of a workplace that values innovation, quality, and work-life balance
• Enjoy a flexible, inclusive, and friendly work environment
• Access competitive pay and salary packaging options
• Take advantage of parental leave and our Study Loan Scheme
• Build your career with training, development, and clear pathways for progression
• Work with cutting-edge technology, research, and agile project management
• Benefit from mentoring and support by experienced team members

Important note: Applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to hold and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Defence experience is desirable. More information:

To Apply:

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