Assistant Project Managers

About Us
The APP Group is proud to take responsibility for creating a better future.

Our integrated service offering spans the full asset capital investment lifecycle in the sectors of Transport, Property, Social Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities and Defence.

We provide market leading expertise and advice to help tackle Australia's most complex projects and challenges, backed by our 500-strong nationwide team.

Our people manage, consult and partner with our valued clients to shape progress for their organisation and the communities they serve.

The Opportunity
The APP Group is expanding our Defence sector capability and is currently seeking expressions of interest for upcoming Assistant Project Manager roles across Queensland.

These roles are ideal for early to mid-career professionals with project delivery experience who are ready to take the next step and contribute to complex infrastructure and government programs. As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll support the delivery of strategic projects, working closely with experienced leaders and a broad range of stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes from planning through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project delivery across all lifecycle stages: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Assist in managing procurement activities in line with Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting in accordance with Defence and APP Group standards.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication and engagement.
• Contribute to project outcomes by supporting risk management, continuous improvement, and timely closeout processes.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business, Engineering, Construction Management);
• Must currently hold (or be eligible to obtain) a minimum Baseline Security Clearance.
• Experience supporting project delivery, ideally within the defence or broader government sector.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills.

A rewarding career
Strive forward with purpose. The APP Group is where change makers connect to embrace the possibilities of tomorrow.

It is the combination of our people, our clients, and our collective vision that has helped get us to where we are today. Join us and you'll be part of an agile high performing team of leaders and innovators who thrive on exceeding expectations.

Here, you'll do more than work, you'll create solutions that shape a better world.

How We Care

• APP4me Days - an additional four leave days per year to spend how you like
• Access to Sonder, our digital care platform providing 24/7 access to safety, mental health, physical health, and wellbeing resources
• Mental health seminars
• Social initiatives
• Sporting teams and participation
• Flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid secondary carers leave
• Leave purchasing options
• Military and emergency response leave
• Days of significance
• Career breaks

How we invest you in you:

• Access to The APP Academy, a one-stop platform for learning, upskilling professional development, wellbeing, and events
• Career progression and exposure to diverse career pathways
• Professional development & leadership programs, tailored by career level
• Skill-based training & online learning
• Become accredited with associations and participate in external committees
• Core development programs
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities
• Highly competitive salaries
• Role-based remuneration approach
• Commitment to pay equity
• Salary packaging options
• Corporate benefits and discounts

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at The APP Group, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and veterans. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.