Senior Project Manager (Still looking - closes 6 November )

Salary: $145 – $160 per hour

Senior ICT Project Manager — EL2 Equivalent

Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne | Contract opportunity | Major Federal Government agency

• Initial contract of up to 12 months, with extension options.

• Lead complex ICT projects with agency-wide impact.

• Onsite initially, with hybrid arrangements considered after six weeks.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior ICT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives for a major Federal Government agency delivering essential services to millions of Australians.

Operating at the EL2 equivalent level, you will oversee project design, planning, delivery and evaluation, working closely with senior executives, technical specialists and business stakeholders. This opportunity suits a confident delivery leader who combines strong project governance with practical judgement, stakeholder influence and organisational change experience.

The anticipated commencement date is 1 January 2027.

What you will do

• Lead complex ICT projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources and interdependencies.

• Establish and maintain effective project governance, reporting and decision-making arrangements.

• Manage risks, issues, change control, quality and benefits throughout delivery.

• Lead organisational change and support the operational integration of project outcomes.

• Oversee procurement, contracts, financial reporting and expenditure.

• Guide requirements definition, prioritisation and baseline management.

• Build productive relationships with executives, business teams, technology specialists and external stakeholders.

• Prepare and review business cases, project plans, executive briefs and performance reports.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and build capability through coaching and constructive feedback.

What you will bring

You will demonstrate:

• A strong record of delivering large, complex ICT projects within government or similarly complex organisations.

• Senior project management capability, including accountability for delivery outcomes, governance, budgets and stakeholder expectations.

• Experience leading significant organisational change and managing implementation impacts.

• The ability to drive requirements scoping and prioritisation, resolve competing needs and manage changes to agreed baselines.

• Strong financial management skills, including cost monitoring, budgeting and accurate reporting.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• The ability to work independently under broad direction and provide clear, practical advice to senior leaders.

Experience in team performance management, quality assurance and continuous improvement will be highly regarded.

Location and working arrangements

Positions may be based in Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne.

You will be expected to work onsite for the first six weeks, unless otherwise negotiated. Hybrid arrangements may then be considered, subject to business requirements. You must reside within reasonable travelling distance of the nominated office and remain available to attend onsite when required.

Security requirements

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance, if required.

How to apply

Please apply through SEEK with:

• Your current CV.

• A one-page pitch of up to 5,000 characters addressing your project delivery, organisational change, financial management, requirements management and stakeholder engagement experience.

• Your preferred location, availability and expected hourly rate.

Please also disclose any previous employment or contracting history with Services Australia or the former Department of Human Services, and any directorship, ownership, account management or partnership role with a supplier registered on BuyICT.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide two referees, preferably recent managers, and consent to exclusive representation for RFQ LH-08414. Candidates must not be submitted by multiple suppliers for this RFQ.

The buyer’s submission deadline is 13 November 2026. Early applications are encouraged to allow time for assessment and submission.