Are you experienced in Project Management, based in the ACT, with an interest in complex client service delivery who wants to be involved in shaping the future of Australia’s defence and national security landscape?

If so, consider a career with us!

About us

Aldermane is a legal and strategic advisory firm that provides procurement support, tender development, project management, and commercial advisory services to Government clients, particularly the Department of Defence. We are a fast-growing team of lawyers, project professionals, and strategic advisors who pride ourselves on being pragmatic and commercial in our advice, and open and transparent with our people. Our founders and principals are ex-top-tier lawyers and consultants and are seeking to deliver professional services in a way that benefits our clients and our people.

Under our growing Aldermane Adapt brand, we have built a specialist team of consultants and strategy advisors in the areas of: project management, scheduling, financial audit and compliance, cost modelling, and FinOps. We are seeking to grow this offering to serve our existing clients in the areas of Defence and national security.

We are not a traditional firm. We pay our people above the top-tier firms, and offer a more flexible and collegiate culture for those who want to grow with a specialist boutique.

About you

You will be a people-first person who brings a common-sense mindset to your work and adopts an approachable style in your professional interactions. You will be self-motivated and keen to learn from top-tier consultants who are the best at what they do. You will be able to identify opportunities for improvement and have a growth mindset.

Client delivery experience should include advising/consulting to Government clients on major Defence, ICT or non-materiel acquisition projects with delivery experience and general problem solving skills.

Relevant experience could include foundational artefacts development, document management and control, project controls (schedule, risk, finance), project objectives and outcomes, project initiation and structures, project tools and systems, Project management office (PMO) engagement, Stakeholder engagement, Leading project teams, Governance and reporting, although we are keen to hear from those with a diverse background in equivalent areas.

Project Support Officer: We are seeking applications from individuals at the Consultant or Senior Consultant level with between 2-6 years of experience

Project Manager: We are seeking applications from individuals at the Manager / Senior Manager / Associate Director level with between 8 – 12 years of experience

Role requirements

Given the nature of our client work, an AGSVA-issued security clearance is essential. Applicants must hold an active NV1 (or higher) clearance.

Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Qualifications in project / program management and/or a related discipline are essential.

Remuneration and benefits

By joining our team, you will be rewarded with the following benefits:

• market-leading remuneration – we pay our people above top-tier salary, and have generous bonus and incentive schemes for committed and business-minded team members,
• genuine learning and development – we have a learning and development program to enable you to learn from our people and reach your full potential,
• flexible working – we focus on delivering our services in a way that promotes mental health and wellbeing,
• mentoring – you will have a dedicated mentor through our ‘buddy’ system, to support you in your career, and
• culture and community – opportunities to be involved in initiatives which align with our core values of honesty, community, and helping others.

Apply now

If you want to take the next step in your career, please click “Apply now”. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Georgia Allen by email at [email protected].

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you hold Australian Security Clearance and what level?
• Have you previously held export controls clearance?
• How many years' experience do you have in a project role?
• What are your total remuneration expectations (FTE or Daily rate)?