Project Manager L4 & PSO L2,3,4

Cleared Recruitment are seeking skilled Project Managers & Project Support Officers to support the successful delivery of projects within the Cyber, Intelligence and National security division. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project management, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and reporting within a complex government or technical environment.

Location of work: Canberra, Adelaide & Melbourne
Security Clearance: Must hold TSPV security clearance
Contract Duration: 12 months + extensions
Positions Available: 5

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned work package deliverables in line with overall program and S&T project schedules.
• Oversee budget forecasting, financial tracking, expenditure monitoring, and reporting in collaboration with activity leads.
• Coordinate procurement of project-related materials, assets, equipment, and services. Support complex procurement processes and assist with preparation of required documentation, including internal approval submissions.
• Prepare and deliver regular progress reports covering scope, risk, finances, FTE resources, and work package status.
• Draft and manage simple and complex procurement documentation using departmental systems (e.g., My Procurement, My Fi, sAsAPP). Provide guidance and support to project staff on procurement processes.
• Collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, translating technical details for non-technical audiences and ensuring alignment across work streams.
• Develop, review, and support key project planning documents, including project plans, work package plans, risk registers, reports, and budgets.
• Maintain and update project records, registers, and systems (e.g., APOLLO or equivalent platforms).
• Perform other duties as directed, aligned with program deliverables.

The Areas of Expertise are:

• Experience in project management, financial management and business management
• Experience in procurement (simple and complex) as well as contract management
• Strong understanding of Government and Defence governance requirements
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and personal interaction skills; and
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office and M365 suite of applications (ie Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, One Drive and MS Project)

At Cleared Recruitment, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals with a background in ICT, Engineering, Cyber and Project Services, who are seeking their next opportunity within Defence Industry, Federal Government, Intelligence and National Security.