Associate Project Manager - Defence Industry

TL;DR

Associate Project Manager - Defence Industry (Defence): Supporting the Hobart Class Destroyer capability upgrade for the Royal Australian Navy by coordinating complex project activities across diverse stakeholders with an accent on earned value management (EVM), cost/schedule reporting, and multi-party program governance. Focus on producing progress and performance reporting, maintaining schedule and estimates, and leading status through steering committees, gate reviews, and customer/progress meetings.

Location: Melbourne or Adelaide, Australia

Company

hirify.global Australia delivers defence, security, and cyber solutions, including complex systems integration projects.

What you will do

• Produce and present project reports covering progress, schedule, EVM, and analysed R&O data.
• Support development of traditional and bespoke performance measurement and reporting metrics.
• Assist the monthly drumbeat cycle for schedule progress, R&O reviews, and EAC updates.
• Identify and characterise opportunities to optimise team performance for schedule adherence and resource efficiency.
• Prepare, monitor, and revise plans, estimates, cost accounts, and schedules to meet Contract/Project Directive objectives.
• Lead and present status at Steering Committee Meetings, Gate Reviews, Customer Reviews, and Progress Meetings.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification(s) in science, engineering, or business.
• Experience working in a complex project or program environment.
• Understanding of Cost Schedule System Reporting (CSSR) or related Earned Value Management (EVM) systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff, foster cooperation, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Australian citizenship required and ability to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home/office and a 9-day fortnight option.
• 6 weeks paid leave each year.
• 14% superannuation and free Income Protection Insurance.
• Access to hirify.global shares matching scheme and Myhirify.global employee store discounts/cashback.

Hiring process

• Submit CV and cover letter; recruitment may close early if the role is filled.
• Workforce screening may include reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, working rights/qualification verification, sanctions screening, and a pre-employment medical declaration.