State Project Direcor (SA) - Defence Bases

The Role Seeking a State Project Director – Defence Bases & AUKUS to lead teams delivering Defence Base, Maritime Infrastructure & Defence-Aligned projects from $2M to over $300M+, while setting strategic direction and ensuring all works align with contractual obligations and defence/federal government standards. Key Responsibilities: • Drive business growth through monitoring Tenders and leading Tender response. • Lead Project Managers, consultants, and multidisciplinary advisory / delivery teams. • Oversee project delivery, procurement, and alignment with corporate strategy. • Build and maintain relationships with defence clients, government bodies, and senior stakeholders. • Mentor and develop consulting staff. • Act as the primary in-state point of contact for Defence client and stakeholder engagement. Requirements: • Australian Citizen, active NV1 / NV2 • 10+ years’ Defence Base sector experience in Senior Project Management or experience in AUKUS. • 5+ years’ experience delivering defence base upgrades, Maritime Infrastructure, Defence Infrastructure projects, or high-profile Federal site projects in a consulting capacity. • Background in defence, government, infrastructure, or major capital projects, with an NV1 clearance. • Proven experience managing multiple teams and engaging with senior stakeholders. • Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical), Construction, or a related field, and/or formal PMP training. For further information, please contact members of our Defence & Built Environment team running this role on T: (08) 6316 3200 • Stuart McKenzie, Sector Lead • Andrea Cartagena, APAC Resourcer Deal with experienced professionals, AustCorp’s Defence & Built Environment team have over 100 years industry experience!