About Us:
The Eptec Group is Australasia’s leading corrosion mitigation and protection company specialising in all aspects of corrosion prevention. Our Total Asset Protection solutions and services include Corrosion management; Blasting, painting and remediation of concrete and steel structures; Lining and waterproofing; Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Structural Strengthening; Cathodic Protection (CP); and Pipeline Electrical Hazard Assessments.
Eptec delivers across a diverse range of industry sectors, including naval, defence, marine, transport and infrastructure. Recent projects of the Eptec Group include Warragamba Dam Pipeline, Brisbane X-River Rail, Sydney Metro Trains, Old Murray Bridge, Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers (AWD’s), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV’s) and the previous four Collins Class Submarine Full Cycle Dockings (FCD’s) in SA.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Defence Solutions team in Osborne, South Australia (ASC North). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects critical to Australia’s naval defence capability.
You’ll be responsible for end to end delivery of high-value, high profile projects, balancing safety, quality, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction.
Due to security clearance requirements, only Australian citizens are eligible to apply for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage cross-functional teams with a strong focus on people leadership and team engagement.
- Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects.
- Manage budgets, project financials, and contract obligations.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships (internal and external).
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
- Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and labour providers.
About You
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
- Proven project management experience, ideally within Defence, Infrastructure, or Asset Remediation.
- Strong people management and leadership capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and client relationship skills.
- Sound business and commercial acumen – including contract and financial management.
- Technical knowledge of surface prep, coatings, hazardous substances, QA/QC, and ITPs.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
Preferred qualifications: Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.
Why Join Eptec?
- Be part of nationally significant Defence projects.
- Ongoing career development and training pathways.
- Inclusive, diverse, and values-driven organisation.
The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment process including medical assessment and security clearance.
Ready to Apply?
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To learn more about us, visit www.eptec.com.au
Eptec does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes received.
Skills Required
- Proven project management experience, ideally within Defence, Infrastructure, or Asset Remediation.
- Strong people management and leadership capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and client relationship skills.
- Sound business and commercial acumen, including contract and financial management.
- Technical knowledge of surface preparation, coatings, hazardous substances, QA/QC, and ITPs.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
- Australian citizenship (due to security clearance requirements).
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical assessment and security clearance.
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.
What We Do
Eptec is a specialist engineering contractor focusing on Asset Preservation and Rehabilitation. Using resin technology, it provides engineered solutions for corrosion protection, concrete rehabilitation, and thermal insulation. The company serves critical sectors including naval defence, transport, public utilities, mining, and industrial infrastructure across Australia.
