Senior Project Manager (Defence)

Location: Melbourne, Australia. Hybrid work from home and office and a 9-day fortnight may be considered. Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

Company

hirify.global Australia provides defence, security and cyber solutions, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems.

What you will do

• Lead engineering and project management activities across Hobart Class Destroyer and Hunter Class Frigate capability programs.
• Develop and estimate project scope, schedules, costs, performance metrics and project management plans.
• Plan and execute project scope, manage risks and opportunities, and drive technical outcomes within compressed delivery windows.
• Direct monthly reporting, integrating schedule progress, Earned Value Management, risk and opportunity data, and Estimate at Completion updates.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of up to 50 specialists, manage two Project Managers, and develop team capability.
• Represent project management during Integrated Baseline Reviews and Major System Reviews, ensuring technical and schedule exit criteria are met.

Requirements

• Australian citizenship and eligibility to hold or obtain NV1 Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Tertiary qualification in Science, Engineering or Business; postgraduate Project Management qualification is desirable.
• At least 5 years of Project Manager experience in the Defence sector is desirable.
• Strong expertise in project planning, complex scheduling, Earned Value Management, risk and opportunity management, and project documentation.
• Experience leading and influencing multidisciplinary, matrixed teams of up to 50 personnel and engaging internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with Deltek Open Plan Professional is preferred, along with knowledge of system development lifecycles and systems engineering domains.

Nice to have

• Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.
• Deltek Open Plan Professional experience.
• Experience in Defence-sector project management and AIPM CPPD accreditation or equivalent.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive work environment focused on professional growth and work-life balance.
• Flexible working options and a 9-day fortnight may be considered.
• Six weeks of paid leave each year and 14% superannuation.
• Free income protection insurance.
• Access to a hirify.global shares matching scheme and employee discounts.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and cover letter.
• Successful applicants may undergo reference checks, Australian Federal Police checks, working-rights and qualification verification, sanctions screening, and a pre-employment medical declaration.
• Recruitment is ongoing and the position may be filled before the closing date of 18 September 2026.