Project Manager

2 days ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Pinaka Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Project Manager (x4)
Australian citizenship required. No PR or Work Visa holders.
Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 or higher clearance.
Canberra only
What to submit?

  • A tailored resume in docx format
  • Individual responses to each criterion (max 3000 characters each)

RFQ Details

  • RFQ ID: LH-04556
  • Closing Date: Friday, 26 September :59pm (Canberra time)
  • Estimated Start Date: Monday, 01 December 2025
  • Initial Contract Duration: 12 months
  • Extension Term: 12 months
  • Number of Extensions: 2
  • Experience Level: Manager EL1 equivalent
  • Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain NV1

Client Details

  • Agency: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
  • Location of Work: ACT
  • Working Arrangements: Onsite (flexible work considered case by case, though some projects will not allow WFH)
  • Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Details
The ACIC is seeking
four Project Managers
to oversee delivery of inflight initiatives across multiple divisions, including Intelligence Operations, Intelligence and Information Systems, the National Police Checking Service, and Corporate/Enabling Services.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

  • Minimum 5 years experience in managing and delivering complex business and/or technical projects
  • Map dependencies across projects and programs; schedule initiatives within a program of work
  • Adapt to and work across multiple delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
  • Manage and influence internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery within scope, budget, and schedule
  • Build and promote program vision; foster collaborative team culture
  • Develop and present Board papers and SES-level briefing materials
  • Lead program governance including planning, financials, reporting, risks/issues, dependency and benefits management
  • Apply knowledge of Federal Government procurement to engage and manage third-party vendors
  • Build strong relationships and liaise effectively across stakeholders
  • Demonstrate resilience, flexibility, and ability to deliver under pressure
  • Experience in small to medium agencies preferred; intelligence sector experience beneficial

Selection Criteria
Individual responses required for each criterion (max 3000 characters each)
Essential Criteria

  • Project Delivery Experience (40%)

  • Minimum 5 years project management in complex projects

  • Stakeholder engagement and delivery within scope/schedule/budget
  • Program governance experience (planning, financials, reporting, risks, dependencies)
  • Mapping dependencies and scheduling initiatives across programs

  • Adaptability across methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

  • Leadership & Team Building (30%)

  • Build and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver results and respond to change

  • Promote program vision and collaborative culture

  • Manage third-party vendors and contracts to ensure outcomes

  • Communication & Stakeholder Management (30%)

  • Strong written/oral communication including Board papers and SES briefs

  • Build relationships across diverse stakeholders
  • Resilience and flexibility in managing ambiguity and conflicting priorities

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in small to medium Federal Government agencies
  • Project management qualifications/certifications
  • Knowledge of Essential Eight, ISM, and security maturity requirements
  • Experience in Intelligence agencies

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