Join Empirical Solutions – Lead Projects That Strengthen Defence Capability
Empirical Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of critical Defence programs. Based in Amberley, QLD, this role offers the opportunity to drive project outcomes across governance, planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring successful delivery of capability within cost, schedule, and quality thresholds.
You will work under limited direction to achieve outcomes in a complex environment, liaising with stakeholders at all levels and providing leadership and assurance across multiple workstreams.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Project Manager, you will:
- Lead planning and execution of project and product scope, schedules, risks, budgets, contracts, and resources
- Develop, update, and maintain project and governance documentation to assure project outcomes
- Support submissions and briefings for senior reviews, steering groups, and assurance activities
- Integrate Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) through effective stakeholder engagement and coordination
- Deliver project and product reporting using applicable Defence management systems (e.g. PPRIP, Predict, Open Plan Professional)
- Identify, document, and manage risks, issues, and opportunities through to closure or realisation
- Provide mentoring and subject matter guidance to project and product team members
- Contribute to project governance, ensuring objectives and milestones are achieved in line with Defence frameworks
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from professionals who bring:
- Diploma-level qualification in project management (or equivalent)
- Experience in:
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Defence Capability Life Cycle
- Change Management
- Project Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build team-oriented relationships
- Current NV1 security clearance (mandatory)
- Willingness to undertake occasional interstate travel
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
You’ll be highly regarded if you also bring:
- Experience with Defence acquisition and sustainment projects
- Familiarity with Defence documentation standards and assurance frameworks
- Program management experience in complex environments
- Proven capability in project delivery, stakeholder communications, and providing strategic business advice
Why Empirical Solutions?
Empirical Solutions is a veteran-owned Australian company delivering engineering, project management, and consulting excellence to strengthen national capability. We operate at the intersection of technical precision, strategic vision, and service-minded delivery.
We offer our team:
Flexible/hybrid working options
Paid parental and partner leave
Defence reservist support
Professional membership reimbursement
Structured training, mentoring, and career development pathways
If you are a proven project manager ready to make an impact in Defence capability delivery, apply today to join Empirical Solutions in Amberley.
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