Deputy Project Manager – Defence Engineering | NV1 | Canberra

Australian citizenship required. Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance.

1. A tailored resume in docx format (maximum 4 pages, with no date gaps).
2. A one page pitch to the requirements below.

• RFQ ID: SME098
• Agency: ADF
• Closing Date: 3:00 pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026
• Estimated Start Date: ASAP – pending OSA suitability (can take between 1–6 weeks)
• Initial Contract Duration: 24 months
• Extension Term: 12 months
• Number of Extensions: 2
• Experience Level: Level 2
• Security Clearance: NV1 minimum
• Location of Work: Canberra, ACT
• Working Arrangements: Majority onsite work

Support complex engineering and technical delivery work across requirements, system design, integration planning and V&V execution.

• → Support complex engineering and technical delivery work across requirements, system design, integration planning and V&V execution.
• → Coordinate specialist inputs (engineering, safety, regulatory, certification) into accepted artefacts while maintaining alignment with schedule, dependencies and assurance expectations.
• → Maintain detailed documentation, decision records and evidence close out to keep technical progress transparent and assured.
• → Requirements updates, design inputs, V&V evidence and certification documentation.
• → Managed technical registers: actions, decisions, risks, dependencies.
• → Integrated updates into schedule, risk and reporting frameworks.

• Experience in the Defence capability space
• Ability to pass OSA process

We know the government ICT market and we keep things straightforward. We take time to understand your background, your goals and the type of role that suits you. We believe transparency is about more than rates and our margins are fair and always disclosed.

1. Fair, disclosed margins
2. Clear communication at every stage
3. Honest advice on fit and competitiveness
4. Visibility on submissions and process status
5. A professional and respectful experience

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1. PAYG through Pinaka
2. Third-party payroll
3. Self-employed (own ABN)
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