Project Manager

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Homebush, Queensland, AUS
Hybrid
Entry level
Aerospace
The Role
Manage defense and security projects from initiation through delivery, including acquisition and engineering change proposals across air and maritime technology domains. Responsibilities include developing project management plans, coordinating matrixed stakeholders, managing financial and operational resources, meeting contractual obligations, ensuring profitability, and supporting proposal writing. The role requires PMP certification, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Microsoft Project experience, Australian citizenship, and eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.
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As the Project Manager within our Defence & Security team, you will apply your experience and skills to plan, execute and deliver diverse and innovative projects supporting Australian customers. You will lead collaboration activities with multiple stakeholders to facilitate and deliver outcomes across projects. This will include but is not limited to, acquisition and engineering change proposals across a diverse technology stack within the air and maritime domains

Description

  • Autonomously manage the execution of one or multiple projects, from start to finish
  • Manage the financial and operational resources necessary to meet contractual obligations of the project to ensure profitability
  • Develop and execute the project management plan for projects
  • Day-to-day collaboration with matrix team members
  • Where applicable, participate in proposal writing for project management aspects

Minimum Qualifications

  • PMP Certification
  • Expertise in analysing information, designing and developing new approaches, methodologies and processes
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Proven learning capability
  • Ability to work in a Hybrid model (3 days in the office/site, 2 days of flexibility), working from the Homebush Office or Brisbane Office.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Defence Security Clearance – must be an Australian Citizen!

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in the defence industry is desirable
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office suite, namely, Microsoft Projects

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a positive impact on Australian defence and security
  • Exciting career paths in a truly global business
  • Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy
  • Wellness subsidy
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Employee Share Scheme
  • Fitness Passport
  • Insurance Cover
  • … and more!

Security requirements

As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance to work in this role – please be mindful to obtain a clearance, one of the main requirements is you must be an Australian Citizen.

Applications

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

       

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Position Type                      Temporary (Fixed Term)

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [email protected] if needed.

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As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Skills Required

  • PMP certification
  • Expertise analyzing information and developing new approaches, methodologies, and processes
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proven learning capability
  • Ability to work in a hybrid model from the Homebush or Brisbane office
  • Australian citizenship and ability to obtain or maintain a Defence Security Clearance
  • Background in the defense industry
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Project
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The Company
HQ: Montréal, Quebec
10,806 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of 75 years of industry firsts, we continue to reimagine the customer experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defense and security, and healthcare. We are the partner of choice to customers worldwide who operate in complex, high-stakes and largely regulated environments, where successful outcomes are critical. Testament to our customers’ ongoing needs for our solutions, over 60 percent of CAE’s revenue is recurring in nature. We have the broadest global presence in our industry, with approximately 13,000 employees, 180 sites and training locations in over 35 countries

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