EOI – Project Manager (Defence)
(Location: Williamtown NSW – Candidate must be able to work on-site)

Who Are We?
We’re a veteran-owned, above-the-line consultancy providing a range of Defence-related skills including procurement & contract management, engineering, project management and cybersecurity. We’re an employee-focused company, and our team members come before the client or the bottom line. At RCD you dictate your career and your pace—we let you steer your own development and choose the projects you work on.

Benefits in Our Team
We offer permanent or casual employment options. As a permanent employee you’ll enjoy:

A guaranteed 40-hour work week—any additional hours you choose to work are returned as time-off-in-lieu or paid at your hourly rate

Focus on your core role—no staff supervision, no compulsory tender writing and no forced “team fun”

Influence over the roles and capabilities you work on

A $10,000 annual training allowance for professional development, certifications and courses

Generous bonus leave provisions (including three extra leave days each Christmas)

A completely flat organisational structure—everyone from new entrants to 40-year veterans are equal

Career and salary progression tied directly to your skills and achievements, not internal competition

For more information you can view our Candidate Handbook by copying and pasting this link into your browser:
https://view.genial.ly/63d430e9b57c6d00137008ea

Essential Requirements
To be eligible to work with us you must:

Be an Australian Citizen

Hold a minimum NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) security clearance

Be available to work in-person at Williamtown RAAF Base (no remote-only roles)

Have separated from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) or Australian Public Service (APS) for at least 12 months

Have demonstrated experience in Defence project management environments (e.g. CASG, acquisition, sustainment, or logistics)

Please note: Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Necessary Qualifications and Experience

Relevant project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP (Project Management Professional), AgilePM, or Scrum

Familiarity with Defence capability development frameworks (e.g. One Defence Capability System)

Proficiency with systems such as MS Project, ROMAN (Resource and Output Management and Accounting Network), PPRIP (Project Performance Review Information Platform), or Predict! risk management

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Demonstrated experience supporting or delivering outcomes for Defence programs

Please note the standard of competence for these roles is high. If you do not have prior experience in Defence or complex project delivery environments, you will not be considered.

Common Responsibilities (these vary by seniority)

Coordinate project planning, governance activities, and milestone reporting

Draft and manage artefacts such as schedules, Business Cases, Joint Capability Needs Statements, and Project Execution Strategies

Track risks and issues using established tools such as Predict!, and maintain risk registers and project logs

Coordinate or contribute to the preparation of Gate submissions and Capability Management Boards

Assist with procurement activities, contract change proposals (CCPs), and deliverable tracking

Administer systems including SharePoint, Objective, and MS Teams

Contribute to project performance dashboards and status reporting in tools such as PPRIP or ROMAN

Support audit readiness and participate in Defence governance forums

Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across CASG, industry, and Commonwealth project teams

How to Apply
Click “Apply” to submit your CV. We’ll review your experience and get in touch if we believe we can support you on your career journey and connect you with the right opportunities.

If you have any questions:

Email: [email protected]
Call Luke on 0435 235 464