Project Manager

We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We have a role available for a Project Manager to join our Defence division to support this new contract. This is a permanent full-time position based that could be based at any of the main defence bases in the Northern Territory.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Flexible working - all flexibility requests are genuinely considered.

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.

• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.

• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

About the role

You will be responsible for overseeing and managing projects arising from the estate maintenance request activities, survey & quote activities and estate works requests across multiple defence bases.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining project quality plans to ensure high standards are met and compliance of project documentation.

• Preparing and presenting project status reports to the PMO Lead and other senior management.

• Conducting regular financial performance reviews to ensure projects are on budget and financially viable.

• Coordinating with various stakeholders, including military personnel, contractors, and internal teams.

• Ensuring workplace health and safety guidelines are set, implemented, and monitored throughout the project lifecycle.

• Overseeing the procurement of materials and services required for project completing and identifying potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.  

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 5 years' experience in project management, preferably in the Defence sector or similar industry.

• Experience with estate maintenance request activities, survey & quote activities, and estate works requests are highly desirable.

• Experience in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple groups.

• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety regulations and standards.

• Proficiency in project management software tools.

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent would be advantageous.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, so please don't hesitate to apply

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email

If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.