EL1 level Project Manager

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced EL1 level Project / Program Manager to deliver high‑impact security infrastructure projects for a key Federal Government agency located in BARTON ACT. This role is ideal for a seasoned project professional with strong security, governance and stakeholder management capability, who thrives in a fast‑paced and highly regulated environment.

About the Role
In this position, you will lead end‑to‑end delivery of critical security and technology projects, ensuring compliance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and relevant technical standards. You will manage a diverse project portfolio, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful outcomes across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing physical security upgrades, global network design projects, and security operations capability enhancements.
• Delivering projects from initiation through to handover and closure.
• Applying PSPF and ASIO Technical Notes to ensure compliance with all security requirements.
• Coordinating project teams and resources within a matrix environment.
• Overseeing procurement activities, vendor engagements, and contract administration.
• Maintaining high‑quality project documentation, schedules, risk registers and reporting.
• Managing budgets, forecasting, and financial governance.
• Driving change management and communication activities.
• Ensuring projects meet all relevant legislative obligations (e.g., WHS, DDA, NCC/BCA).
• Providing regular stakeholder briefings and project board updates.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $78.70 per hour at EL1 Level, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
• 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• Start date early March, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• Opportunity to influence and deliver complex, high‑visibility government projects.
• Work within a high‑performing team with strong senior stakeholder engagement.
• Hybrid working arrangements may be available based on operational requirements.
• Domestic and/or overseas travel for short periods maybe required at times.
• Support from HOBAN Recruitment throughout your engagement.

About You
To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience delivering end‑to‑end projects in government or highly regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of the PSPF, ASIO Technical Notes and security infrastructure requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• High‑level communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience in procurement, contract management, and vendor engagement.
• Strong capability in project governance, risk management, financial management, and reporting.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, sometimes reactive environment.
• Current NV1 Security Clearance (mandatory) and ability to obtain NV2.

Positions close for submissions at COB TUESDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2026.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.