We currently have an opportunity for a Project Manager. Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.  

What You’ll Do 

Monitor and Manage Risks, Issues, Assumptions, and Dependencies across project delivery.  Leading risk and issue review meetings with stakeholders to ensure proactive management and resolution. Maintaining and updating risk registers, ensuring accuracy and alignment with best practices. Developing and maintaining risk management processes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Coordinate Risk Governance Activities and ensure structured reporting and decision-making processes.

What You’ll Bring 

You must have and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within the Defence or professional services industries. Qualification (e.g. Degree, Diploma, Cert IV) in Risk Management, Project Management or relevant field. Experience in applying risk management methodologies aligned with best practice international standards (e.g. ISO 31000:2018). Cybersecurity and warfare, and military operations experience.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. 

Why Downer Professional Services  

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace—we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.  

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services  

Meaningful work: You’ll play a key role in delivering or supporting critical defence projects and programs that make a genuine impact. 

Supportive culture: Our high-performing teams thrive on collaboration and celebrate the unique contributions of every individual. 

Endless opportunities: With career pathways across our business units, including Team Downer MSP, there’s always a chance to grow, learn, and take on exciting new challenges. 

Professional development: From skills recognition and career mapping to our Summer and Winter Schools for accelerated learning, we invest in your growth. Plus, our Communities of Practice foster shared learning and connections across the business. 

Great perks: Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. 

Veteran support initiatives and policies: Including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans to remain connected as they transition out of active service 

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.