Overview
Assistant Project Manager – UXO Operations
Location: Australia (Remote / Home Office, within one hour of an international airport)
About Us
Tetra Tech Munitions Response Australia (MRA) is a leader in unexploded ordnance (UXO) and munitions remediation services, safeguarding both commercial sites and Defence estates across Australia and the wider Pacific. Our expert team delivers innovative solutions that protect communities, enable development, and support Defence capability.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of UXO projects. Working closely with senior project leaders, you will help shape and execute complex remediation projects—ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
This is an exciting chance to build your project management career within a high-profile, specialised field while contributing to projects that make a genuine impact on safety and development.
Key Responsibilities
* Support project planning, proposal development, and contract delivery in line with client requirements
* Assist with coordination and supervision of UXO field operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
* Monitor budgets, support financial reporting, and help keep projects on track
* Partner with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery
* Contribute to accurate documentation, reporting, and risk management strategies
* Drive continuous improvement within the project management function
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, collaborative, and eager to grow. You will ideally bring:
* 1–2 years' experience in project administration or a related role (UXO, environmental, or technical fields highly regarded)
* Exposure to field operations or Australian Defence Force (ADF) contracts (desirable)
* Strong organisational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail
* Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
* A sound understanding of budget management and reporting fundamentals
* Most importantly, you will demonstrate a commitment to safety, teamwork, and delivering outstanding results.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Company laptop and phone allowance
* Flexible, remote working arrangements with travel opportunities
* Professional growth within a specialist field with global career pathways
* The chance to be part of a team whose work genuinely makes a difference
Join Us
If you are motivated to advance your project management career in a unique and impactful field, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us shape safer communities across Australia and beyond.
Our Approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. "Stronger Together" is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: "We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success."
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
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