Project Manager

At Coras, we fuse expertise with humanity, rigour with creativity and innovation with curiosity. At the core of our business is the belief that a diversity of perspectives is the key to new thinking. That’s why our team brings together deep industry experience with some of the brightest minds in Australia. Our values are more than just words on an email signature; we’re driven by an ethos that inspires and governs everything we do.

The Role

We have an immediate need for a Senior Consultant in Adelaide with proven Project Management skills and experience in the Defence Industry. Sitting one rung above our entry-level Consultant position, this Service Delivery role sits within our Maritime Sustainment segment, where you will provide project management consulting services to our clients. We are looking for multi-skilled people who possess high attention to detail, are focused on innovation and are known for their ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.

Our Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will apply developed technical capabilities and broad knowledge of Project Management methodologies to deliver real impact for our clients. This role will see you supporting all aspects of the project such as finance, scheduling, and transition phases. Further, you will have an interest in improving processes that enable our teams to do their best work.

As a Defence consultancy, we also need you to be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a AGSVA Security Clearance.

Essential skills and attributes include:

• Relevant qualifications in Project Management, Risk, Governance, or proven experience in a Project Management role, preferably in a Defence environment

• Experience in Maritime Acquisition or Sustainment

• High level of emotional intelligence

• Persistent, resilient, and proactive problem-solver

• Curious listener with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and simply

• Organised and can manage competing priorities without losing sight of details

Having these other abilities would also be awesome (but not mandatory):

• Experience in the One Defence Capability System

• Knowledge of the defence industry and the ASDEFCON suite

• Above the line support directly to the Commonwealth

Why join Coras?

Coras prides itself of being a management consultancy with a difference.  Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for innovative consulting models and strategic solutions. As a result, we have built a culture that has our people’s aspirations, development and wellbeing front and centre.

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Well defined pathway for advancement

• Access to SME coaches to support your development

• Paid parental leave provisions

• Access to external and internal training, including a consulting skills program

• An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave

• Whole of company annual conference

• The opportunity to work with like-minded people on exciting projects

• Access to our Employee Assistance Provider

Coras is tailor-made for you. Whether you’re aiming to sharpen your strategic approach.