At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a government cyber security project, ensuring resilience and stakeholder engagement.
- Company: Join Compas, a trusted Canberra-based recruitment and services company since 1987.
- Benefits: Full-time role with potential for remote work and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and secure environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cyber security while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in project delivery, stakeholder management, and cyber security is essential.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Project Manager | Cyber Security
Lead delivery of a government cyber security resilience uplift program, coordinating project governance, assurance activities and stakeholder delivery.
This role requires full-time onsite attendance in the ACT, with extended hours and weekend work during key event periods.
Location: ACT
Work
Arrangement: Full-time onsite; temporary work from home may be considered case-by-case.
- Contract
- Duration: 12 months, possible 12-month extension
- Security
- Clearance
- Requirement: NV1
Closing - Date: 10.00am, Friday 28 August 2026
Essential Tasks
- Manage project governance and reporting under the PRINCE2 framework.
- Coordinate assurance and readiness activities, including IRAP assessments and penetration testing.
- Manage project risks, issues, budget, schedule and change control.
- Coordinate resources and engage business, technical and external stakeholders to deliver project outcomes.
- Key Criteria
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects on time.
- Experience managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects in a cyber security domain.
- About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987.
We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.
Cyber Security Project Manager in Canberra employer: Compas PTY
Compas PTY is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while working alongside industry experts in a supportive environment. Located in the vibrant ACT/SA region, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to critical secure network infrastructure projects that make a real impact.
