Governance & Compliance Specialist

Location: Homebush, NSW, Australia; hybrid with a minimum of three days onsite per week.

Company

hirify.global develops simulation, training, and mission-readiness technologies supporting critical operations, including Australian defence and security.

What you will do

• Support program governance through project performance, schedule, financial, and portfolio reporting.
• Analyse project cost, schedule, and performance metrics against established baselines using Earned Value Management principles.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, planning data, and forecasting information in project management and ERP systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and operational stakeholders on workforce planning, resource forecasting, and financial projections.
• Monitor performance trends, risks, and early warning indicators to support decision-making.
• Improve PMO processes, governance frameworks, reporting practices, and compliance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately three years of experience in a PMO, project controls, project analysis, project coordination, or similar environment.
• Understanding of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and project lifecycle processes.
• Experience with project financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or performance analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Australian Citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Exposure to Earned Value Management and project performance measurement.
• Experience in a Project Management Office.
• Knowledge of project scheduling tools, ERP systems, portfolio reporting, workforce planning, or resource management.
• Experience in Defence, Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, or other complex project delivery environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to Australian defence and security.
• ADF Reserve Service Policy.
• Wellness subsidy and Fitness Passport.
• Generous parental leave and insurance cover.
• Employee Share Scheme and career development opportunities.
• Occasional collaboration with international stakeholders and teams.