Senior Cloud Professional Project Manager

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

$140.00 - $190.00 Hourly

Contact Email:

kandiceh@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

26-Mar-2026

Reference Number:

V-61545

Senior Cloud Professional Project Manager

About the Company

Our client is a high-profile Australian Government organisation operating at the forefront of national security, cyber defence and advanced technology. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and supporting national interests through cutting edge cyber and intelligence capabilities.

About the role

The Cloud Professional will need to have multiple years of experience working with multiple agencies; experience working on secure systems; and detailed understanding of Cloud technologies.

Role Responsibilities
  • Adapt to changing project circumstances and adjust plans accordingly, while still proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
  • Analyse complex information, identify potential risks and issues, and develop effective solutions and contingency plans.
  • Lead and manage project teams, delegate tasks, and mentor team members to ensure risks and issues are effectively identified and addressed.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Experience delivering large-scale Cloud projects in the Defence sector with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
  • Experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, delegating tasks and mentoring team members to ensure risks and issues are effectively identified and addressed.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Australian government information security policies, guidelines, and standards, including ISM and PSPF.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels and commercial cloud providers.

What is on offer
  • 12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options.
  • Competitive hourly rate.
Security Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work environment, our client requires candidates to hold an active TSPV Security Clearance, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.

How to Apply

Please 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, Friday 24th April 2026.

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 checks.

Why 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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