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Project Manager (12 months), NT Gov

PERSOL APAC
Department:Design
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Darwin
Location:Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Experience:Entry level
Estimated Salary:A$100,000 - A$150,000
Skills:
PROJECT MANAGEMENTENTERPRISE BUSINESS SOLUTIONSSTAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENTCHANGE MANAGEMENTSYSTEM ANALYSISMICROSOFT SUITEJIRAIT SERVICE MANAGEMENTGOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENT
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Job Description

Posted on: March 22, 2026

PERSOL brings together the legacy and experience of four organisations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOL, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.

Senior Project Manager (12 month contract), NT Gov

Scope of Works:

The Senior Project Manager/Lead will build, manage and lead high performance teams and be accountable for the successful management and delivery of high value, highly complex business solution projects focussing on solution requirements, design, procurement, configuration, delivery, implementation and transition to steady state support.

This will require consultation and coordination with all stakeholders and subject matter experts to implement business requirements and priorities to deliver solutions which achieve agreed business outcomes.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • 10 years or more experience in project management roles specifically in enterprise business solution implementations,and within a large, complex and high-profile digital project/program environment, supported by formal qualifications in project management or similar.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to take a lead role across business, vendor andproject stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated high level of skills, knowledge and experience in project management methodologies and frameworks, withemphasis on comprehensive project planning, governance, and risk and issue management ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget.
  • Demonstrated strong track record in providing leadership in matters of governance and probity, strategic and businessplanning, resolving complex risks and issues, and the successful delivery of agreed business priorities and objectives.
  • Strong change management skills with experience in end-to-end delivery of significant business solutions for complexbusiness change projects integrating new ICT capabilities with organisational transformation needs.
  • Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to engage and negotiate with people across business areas to achievehigh quality outcomes through human-centred design principles throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Experience in technical concepts including system analysis, design, integration and associated interfaces.
  • Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication.
  • Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft suite of toolsets including SharePoint and the use of JIRA or ability toquickly acquire.
  • Demonstrated understanding of IT Service Management framework.
  • Experience working in a government environment across various sectors such as Police, Health etc.

Personal Qualities required of Candidate(s):

  • High level social and written skills with ability to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders, includingability to translate complex analytical and technical information into clear and meaningful terms.
  • Ability to work in a large team environment with members of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • Self-starter with high personal drive, resilience and a positive attitude.
  • Disciplined and accountable for supporting and maintaining work products.
  • Behaves in a respectful and professional manner, maintaining high integrity and transparency when delivering work.
  • Excellent problem solver and critical thinker.
  • Promotes teamwork and collaboration by engaging stakeholders and team members.
  • Services Personnel are also expected to abide (and confirm they will) by the DCDD Corporate Values of commitment toservice, innovation, ethical practice, accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect.

If you meet these requirements, please apply now or for a confidential discussion please call Athena Yung on 0491 451 213 or reach out athena.yung@persolapac.comWho we are

At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth. With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.

We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

Ready to make your next move? Apply now to join our team.

To learn more about life at PERSOL, visit persolaustralia.com Or follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/persolapac for the latest updates and opportunities.

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