EL1 PROJECT MANAGER

19th June, 2026

Indigeco is recruiting multiple EL1 Project Managers for our Commonwealth Government client. These roles will support a major national transformation program, working across project planning, stakeholder engagement, delivery coordination, governance and reporting.

This is a 12 month contract with two potential 12 month extension options, based at Canberra Airport with flexible hybrid working arrangements available.

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is a large Commonwealth Government agency delivering complex national services across a highly regulated environment.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant program of work involving multiple stakeholders, business areas, delivery teams and technology enabled change.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate the planning, scheduling and delivery of assigned project deliverables, including work packages, dependencies and implementation activities
• Develop and maintain key project documentation such as initiation documents, statements of work, delivery plans, costings and engagement materials
• Identify, monitor and escalate project risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring mitigation actions are tracked and progressed
• Engage with internal teams, vendors and stakeholders to support project outcomes and maintain strong working relationships
• Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting for a range of stakeholders, including progress updates, risks, issues and delivery status
• Support the monitoring of project expenditure, escalating deviations from agreed tolerances in line with project governance requirements
• Coordinate meetings, support governance activities and provide secretariat support where required

WHAT YOU NEED

• Current Baseline, NV1 or NV2 security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance
• Demonstrated experience in project management roles within large, complex organisations
• Experience working in large government organisations or highly regulated environments will be highly regarded
• Minimum 10 years of business systems experience, with strong understanding of project delivery, planning and stakeholder engagement
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, build relationships and provide clear advice
• Availability to work 40 hours per week, with flexible hybrid working arrangements to be agreed

ABOUT YOUR PERKS

• 12 month contract with 24 month extension options
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements available
• Opportunity to support a major Commonwealth Government transformation program
• Work with experienced project teams, vendors and senior stakeholders
• Contribute to nationally significant project outcomes

HOW TO APPLY
If you are an experienced Project Manager with strong business systems experience, government delivery exposure and the ability to work within a secure Commonwealth environment, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now and a consultant from Indigeco will be in touch.

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