At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting projects across defence bases and ensure high standards are met.
- Company: Join Service Stream, a leading ASX-listed business in essential services.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career development, and discounts at major retailers.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the Defence sector while growing your career.
- Qualifications: 5 years of project management experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
We are growing - join our Defence division at Service Stream supporting the new Property and Asset Services contract.
We have a role available for a Project Manager to join our Defence division to support this new contract. This is a permanent full-time position based that could be based at any of the main defence bases in the Northern Territory.
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.
Your next role comes with these perks:
- Flexible working - all flexibility requests are genuinely considered.
- Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
- Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
- Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
- Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.
You will be responsible for overseeing and managing projects arising from the estate maintenance request activities, survey & quote activities and estate works requests across multiple defence bases.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing, reviewing, and maintaining project quality plans to ensure high standards are met and compliance of project documentation.
- Preparing and presenting project status reports to the PMO Lead and other senior management.
- Conducting regular financial performance reviews to ensure projects are on budget and financially viable.
- Coordinating with various stakeholders, including military personnel, contractors, and internal teams.
- Ensuring workplace health and safety guidelines are set, implemented, and monitored throughout the project lifecycle.
- Overseeing the procurement of materials and services required for project completion and identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to address them.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- 5 years' experience in project management, preferably in the Defence sector or similar industry.
- Experience with estate maintenance request activities, survey & quote activities, and estate works requests are highly desirable.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple groups.
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety regulations and standards.
- Proficiency in project management software tools.
- Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent would be advantageous.
You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email talent.defence@servicestream.com.au.
Project Manager in Darwin employer: Service Stream Limited
Service Stream is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of the Northern Territory's Defence sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth through flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training programs, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, we ensure our team members feel valued and supported. Enjoy unique benefits such as discounts with major retailers, various paid leave options, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that keep communities connected.
