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A large Federal Government Department is seeking an experienced Security Infrastructure Project Manager to manage complex security-related property and technology projects and provide critical advisory services.

The role is responsible for ensuring projects meet the department’s security requirements, the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), relevant technical notes, and applicable legislative and regulatory obligations.

The Project Manager will lead projects from initiation through to handover, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and fully compliant with security and design requirements.

This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, contract management and governance capability, and a commitment to capability uplift through knowledge transfer to APS staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Manager will:

• Manage security infrastructure projects locally and remotely, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved and expectations are effectively managed.
• Manage project design and documentation across the five project phases:
• Initiation
• Design and Documentation
• Delivery
• Handover and Take-Over (HOTO)
• Defects Liability Period (DLP)
• Administer contracts, including fee negotiation with specialist consultants and contractors.
• Manage project scope, risks, issues and change control processes, including project variations.
• Coordinate and prepare regular progress reports and governance updates for senior stakeholders and project boards.
• Establish, maintain and improve project administration systems, document control and record management processes.
• Prepare, review and maintain project documentation, including risk management and communications plans.
• Manage project costs through estimating, budgeting, monitoring and contingency management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and standards, including:
• Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
• Workplace Health and Safety legislation
• Disability Discrimination Act
• National Construction Code (NCC) / Building Code of Australia (BCA)
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with suppliers, consultants and contractors to ensure performance, compliance and timely delivery.
• Maintain project schedules and provide regular progress reporting, including verbal updates when required.
• Actively manage project risks, develop contingency plans, and escalate risks that cannot be managed at the project level.
• Monitor overall project progress and resource utilisation, initiating corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate project handover, completion activities and documentation.
• Identify, document and share lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Support capability uplift by ensuring knowledge and skill transfer to APS staff, contributing to the development of a sustainable and consistent project management function.

Key Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience managing security infrastructure, property and/or technology projects in a government or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of PSPF, security design principles and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration, financial management and governance reporting.
• High-level stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in complex environments.
• Commitment to collaboration, mentoring and capability development.

Security and Eligibility Requirements

• This is a security-designated position.
• The successful candidate must hold a current Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance prior to commencement.

How to Apply
Candidates should provide a current resume outlining relevant project management, security infrastructure and government experience.

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