Project Management Consultant

At Scyne, we are public purpose sector specialists who support governments and their agencies, and not-for-profit organisations, to deliver services to Australians, helping to build more resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities. We are guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics.

Our purpose-driven professionals provide clients with access to the skills, capabilities and expertise to support the delivery of government agendas and public purpose projects, with specialist teams across three national practices:

• Transformation
• Risk, Programs and Cyber
• Commercial, Financial and Infrastructure

Our
Transformation Practice
brings together the skills and capabilities to support our clients to address their big agendas and deliver transformation programs, and encompasses:

• Architecture & Technology.
• Business & Experience.
• Capability & Change.
• Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Execution & Enablement.

Job Description

We are excited to announce that we have newly created opportunities in our
Transformation Practice's
Defence
team, located in
Canberra
. As a client-facing consultant, you'll play a crucial role in providing the best possible advice, services and support to help our Defence clients achieve their primary role of defending Australia and its national interests, promoting security and stability, and supporting the Australian community as directed by the Government.

We are looking for passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds who can bring new perspectives to support our clients to address critical challenges.

Mandatory Requirements:
These positions require you to have Australian Citizenship along with NV1 clearance (or the ability to obtain) to support work with Defence. For more information, please go to

Our
Execution & Enablement
team in the Transformation practice are experts in the establishment and management of complex programs across distributed teams from work definition, planning, reporting to quality assurance, and contract management. We work across elements including:

• Benefits definition, tracking and measurement​
• Program and portfolio office​
• Strategic planning linked to Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)​
• Agile delivery (incl. JIRA expertise)​
• Delivery governance, risk and issue management

As a permanent member of our team, you'll have the chance to develop your consulting skills and experience, and advance your career as a trusted advisor to Defence. You'll also benefit from mentorship by industry leaders, helping you build on your existing expertise.

We are seeking candidates for roles who are at different stages of their consulting career, from Senior Associates through to Managers.

Qualifications

As a Senior Associate,
you'll bring your expertise and drive to help deliver impactful outcomes across Defence, Government, and complex environments. You'll be trusted to lead, analyse, and support while mentoring others along the way.

What You'll Bring:

• 3–5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within Defence, Government, or complex programs
• A bachelor's degree in business, IT or a related field, or equivalent experience
• A track record of successfully leading projects and driving results
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities
• Proven ability to take ownership of project deliverables and see them through
• Analytical skills to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights
• Experience in support planning, reporting, and governance frameworks
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring junior team members

As a Manager,
you'll help to lead high-performing teams and shape strategic outcomes for clients in Defence, Government, and complex sectors. You'll be the go-to for delivery, and client success.

What You'll Bring:

• 5–7 years' experience in a similar role
• A bachelor's degree in business, IT or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects and programs in Defence or Government settings
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills
• Ability to lead project teams with a focus on quality, timeliness, and impact
• Strategic thinking to develop and implement solutions aligned with client goals
• Strong relationship management skills with a proactive approach to client needs

Certifications such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, and Scrum Master (e.g., CSM or PSM) will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

• Market leading Parental Leave
  : Allows either carer to take 26 weeks of leave, flexibly, until a child is two years of age. A six-month minimum service requirement for new starters applies. We also make full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid parental leave).
• Flex working
  : Our people have the autonomy to choose where and when they work so they can integrate their professional and personal lives, finding the right balance that fuels their growth, wellbeing, engagement and productivity. If it works for them, their teams, and their clients, it works for us.
• Additional leave
  : a 5th week of paid leave to support rest, wellbeing, and inclusion during our annual summer shutdown also Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more
• Employee share options
  for every team member, reflecting our commitment to shared success and ownership.
• Smart Device reimbursement
  : Working flexibly means accessing the information you need on the go. That's why we help pay for your smartphone or tablet, claiming up to $60 a month towards your bill.
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits
  : We'll give you $295 a year to spend on items or activities that support your wellness, and up to $205 a year to support your balanced lifestyle.
• Sonder
  : A digital care platform that empowers people to actively take control of their wellbeing to live well and perform at their best, free to Scyne Employees and their immediate family members.

Interested in working together or want to find out more?

If you too share our purpose of helping governments and their agencies build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities, then you should apply today.