EOI – Defence Project Manager – Melbourne

We help the Australian Defence Force with what they need to help protect the nation, and we want you to be a part of that!

Expressions of interest are invited from candidates at any career level as we have a number of current and upcoming opportunities for project management professionals in both Defence and Defence industry projects.

IMPORTANT: We will only consider individuals who are Australian citizens and hold a minimum Baseline security clearance. Those who do not meet these criteria will not advance in the selection process.

What are we looking for?

• Understanding of Defence capabilities and One Defence Capability System (formerly known as The Capability Life Cycle)
• Program and Product Management Services and Support
• Project Management Services and Support
• Project Risk and Issue Management
• Project Schedule Management
• Procurement Methodologies, Contracting Options and Tender Development (ASDEFCON)
• Procurement Evaluation Support
• Contract Management and Contract Performance
• Defence Administration Support
• A formal project management qualification is essential.

Life at Horsell?

• Join a company where people are the priority, backed by an inclusive and supportive culture
• A strong focus on professional development with a $5,000 professional development allowance
• Additional leave entitlements, like an extra day-off for your birthday
• Paid Defence Reserves leave (as applicable)
• Biannual all-staff social events (one is for families) plus monthly catered Horsell Hangouts and social catch ups
• Be eligible for an annual employee bonus that reflects your alignment with our company values
• Sonder Digital Health and Wellbeing (www.sonder.io) for you and your family

You will work mostly on-site with our Defence clients, following their task direction and ensuring your work is delivered according to agreed schedules. However, you will always be supported by the greater Horsell team, who have many years of experience in delivering similar work, ensuring you are never alone.

About Us

Founded in 2007, Horsell is a 100% Australian, family and veteran owned professional services business which assists buyers and sellers to make better procurement decisions primarily for the Defence sector. We offer Academy training in key specialities, Consulting services to enlighten teams and Technology applications for both specific and everyday business use. We consult to both sides of the market – the buyer and the seller, but never on the same project. We value transparency, knowledge sharing, and making complex simple.