Location: ACT (Onsite)
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline clearance
Role Overview
The ICT Project Manager will play a key role in delivering complex and high‑value ICT initiatives within the CIO Division at the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. The role supports the delivery of major ICT projects that enable the Department to deliver national innovation, industry and science outcomes.
Operating at an EL1 equivalent, the Project Manager will lead the planning, delivery and governance of ICT projects in a highly regulated Federal Government environment, working closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, service providers and senior executives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The ICT Project Manager will be responsible for:
Project Delivery
* Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex ICT projects, from initiation through to implementation and transition to BAU
* Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers and benefits tracking
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and in line with departmental and whole‑of‑government requirements
Stakeholder Engagement
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, executives, delivery partners and external service providers
* Engage effectively with cross‑agency collaborators to support shared outcomes
* Facilitate clear communication, managing expectations and resolving competing priorities
Governance, Risk and Assurance
* Provide effective project governance, reporting and assurance
* Identify, manage and escalate risks, issues and dependencies in a timely manner
* Prepare high‑quality status reports, briefs and decision papers for senior leadership and governance forums
Delivery Methodology
* Apply appropriate project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid Agile
* Tailor delivery approaches to suit project complexity, risk and organisational context
* Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams in agile and hybrid delivery environments
Financial and Resource Management
* Manage project budgets, procurement activities and vendor performance
* Oversee project resources to ensure a high‑performing, motivated and capable delivery team
* Support contract and vendor management in line with Commonwealth procurement policies
Continuous Improvement
* Conduct post‑implementation reviews and contribute to continuous improvement practices
* Promote best‑practice project management standards and tools
Selection Criteria
Essential
* Minimum 5 years’ experience leading complex ICT projects and programs in the Australian Federal Government
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, business partners and service providers
* Strong experience applying project management frameworks and methodologies, including Waterfall and Hybrid Agile
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including experience engaging with Departmental Executive
Requirements
Essential Requirements
* Tertiary qualifications in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
* 10+ years’ experience designing, building and supporting secure web solutions across backend and frontend technologies.
* Strong hands‑on experience with:
o Modern .NET (8/10) and ASP.NET Web APIs
o RESTful API design, versioning, OpenAPI/Swagger, OAuth2/OIDC
o React and frontend integration with APIs
o Automated testing (unit, integration and UI) using tools such as xUnit, NUnit, Playwright or Selenium
* Proven Azure cloud experience, including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Service Bus/Event Grid and API Management.
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) and production monitoring (e.g. Application Insights).
* Strong understanding of API‑led architecture, governance, performance and security patterns.
* Demonstrated security mindset, including familiarity with applying ISM controls in design and delivery.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with distributed teams and diverse stakeholders.
* Ability to mentor, collaborate and contribute positively to team outcomes.
* Ability to obtain Baseline security clearance.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Strong focus on test automation and quality engineering within CI/CD pipelines, including static analysis.
* Experience delivering solutions in multi‑disciplinary Agile teams, adapting approach as requirements and constraints evolve.
* Experience with legacy system modernisation and third‑party platforms such as Dynamics 365.