Assistant Project Manager

Canberra, ACT
Permanent
Part-time

1 day ago
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About the CompanyOur client is a trusted partner to Australian and international public and private sector clients, they have a strong presence in Australia built on nearly three decades of delivery excellence and an unwavering commitment to safety.About the roleAs the Assistant Project Manager, you will plan and oversee projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. You will ensure issues are tracked and addressed throughout the lifecycle of the project.Role Responsibilities

Drafting /amending:

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) development (priority)
commercial artefacts
Investment Committee artefacts

Facilitating Working Groups, on behalf of the PM, including but not limited to:

Concept development
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) development (priority)

Qualifications and Experience

Have a minimum of 5 years project management/support experience in supporting complex project outcomes
Have working knowledge and experience of Cooperative programs
Understand International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other Export Control regulatory requirements

The successful candidate will be responsible for project reporting when the PM is unable to deliver this function.What is on offer

This is a part time position for an initial 9 months with possible extension options.
Competitive remuneration package

Security Requirements:To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV1 Security Clearance.How to ApplyPlease upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Wednesday 10th September 2025.Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checksWhy partner with Whizdom?We're Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We've been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn't the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!

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