Director Project

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Civmec Defence Industries (CDI) is seeking an accomplished and strategic Project Director to lead the SEA
1180 Offshore Patrol Vessel Program. This is a pivotal leadership role within our Defence portfolio, responsible for driving one of CDI’s flagship programs in partnership with the Commonwealth of Australia.

As the senior leader overseeing SEA
1180, you will provide direction, governance, and oversight across all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery excellence in line with Defence, Commonwealth, and organisational standards. This role reports directly to the CDI
General Manager and engages regularly with Commonwealth representatives, Civmec executives, and key industry partners.

Are you an experienced Defence-sector project leader with a proven track record delivering large, complex programs? You bring strong commercial acumen, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead high‑performing teams in a dynamic environment. Your leadership style is strategic, collaborative, and outcomes‑focused and you process the below key areas

• Lead the SEA
  1180 program with clear direction, alignment, and purpose.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, Defence, and Commonwealth governance frameworks.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution across all project phases.
• Deliver the program within scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Achieve contract milestones and manage all deliverables.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost‑control measures.
• Oversee contract administration, variations (ECP/CCP), and compliance with Defence procurement frameworks.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering capability, succession, and high performance.

• NV1 Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum 7 yrs experience in ship building
• Minimum 5 years in technical senior leadership
• Understanding of EVMS project Management Techniques

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers.

Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

Please click the "apply" link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

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Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.