Project Manager

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.  

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security. 

 Working within a complex Joint Capability environment, you will partner with Defence stakeholders, Army representatives, industry partners and multidisciplinary teams to help define future capability requirements, develop project solutions and support decision-making that contributes to Australia's ongoing defence readiness.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of capability development, communications technology, stakeholder engagement and project delivery, providing advice that influences future Defence outcomes while building your consulting career within one of Australia's leading Defence professional services organisations.

What You’ll Do  

This role supports a significant Defence communications and command-and-control capability program focused on enhancing the Australian Defence Force's ability to communicate, coordinate and operate effectively across complex environments.

You will contribute to programs involving capability planning, systems integration, requirements development, risk reduction and acquisition activities that support the delivery of next-generation Defence communications capabilities. Working closely with Defence stakeholders and industry partners, you will help shape solutions that contribute to future operational effectiveness and preparedness.
 

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including: 
 

• Support Defence project leadership in the planning and delivery of future capability outcomes
• Engage with Defence stakeholders to understand and translate capability requirements into actionable project outcomes
• Contribute to capability planning, project documentation, submissions, briefs and business cases
• Support the development and management of work packages and project delivery activities
• Assist with capability integration, risk reduction and assurance activities
• Review technical, commercial and program documentation to support informed decision-making
• Support project governance and progression through the Defence capability lifecycle

 
What You’ll Bring  

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain an AGSVA Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement. 
  

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. 

  Why Downer Professional Services 
  At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.  

  What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services  

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future. 
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice. 
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer. 
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-  service. 

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. 

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. 

 We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. 

  As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. 

  If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.