IT Project Manager

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Role highlights

• Deliver complex technology projects that drive national research infrastructure forward
• Leverage project management and business analysis expertise to translate stakeholder needs into technical solutions
• Contribute to enhancing Pawsey’s infrastructure to support the future of national scientific computing
  
  

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

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The opportunity 

We are seeking an IT Project Manager / Functional Business Analyst to deliver critical technology projects that support the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre mission and infrastructure enhancement.

As the IT Project Manager, you will lead the implementation of complex IT systems and infrastructure enhancements, aligning project outcomes with Pawsey’s strategic priorities, technical standards, and operational excellence. You will blend structured project management with business analysis expertise to bridge the gap between technical delivery and stakeholder needs.

You will play a key role in supporting the National HPC Mid-Cycle Investment Program, a $22 million initiative funded through the Department of Education’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), aimed at future-proofing Australia’s high-performance computing capabilities.

Your high-level duties will include: 

• Leading day-to-day project management, driving efficient and aligned delivery with strategic goals.
• Overseeing the full project lifecycle, ensuring the project is delivered within scope, budget, schedule, while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Monitoring and reporting on project scope, quality, timelines, cost, and risk to the project steering committee.
• Identifying and mitigating risks, escalating issues that may affect delivery as needed.
• Managing change effectively and support seamless transition to business-as-usual operations.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive project delivery.
  
  

Role particulars

Location: Kensington, WA

Salary: AU$131k – AU$153k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 2 years, Full-time  

Reference: 101449

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Information Technology, Business Analysis, or a related discipline, with a minimum of five years’ experience in a Project Management or related role, including delivery of software or digital transformation projects integrated with business processes.
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time, within budget, to scope, and meeting stakeholder expectations, with appropriately mitigated risks.
• Highly developed influencing, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills, including working across technical and business domains.
• Proven leadership within multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability to achieve project objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical and business information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated success in transition and change management, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems, software, and processes.
• A flexible and pragmatic approach to project delivery, applying sound judgement and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Experience managing vendor-delivered solutions, system integrations, or business process automation initiatives.

 
For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description. 

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Sheridan Gerrard (Sheridan.gerrard@csiro.au) and let us know how we can support you.  

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility 

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.   

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level. 

Child safety 

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How to apply 

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close 

Wednesday 5th November 2025, 11:00pm AEDT.