Senior Project Manager – Network Segmentation

A prestigious Australian university is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major Network Segmentation Project as part of its broader infrastructure and cybersecurity strategy

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• $1000.00 a Day Inclusive of super.
• Initial 6-Month engagement, with possibility of extension.
• Melbourne CBD.
• Hybrid working model, 2 days in office.
• Exposure to working alongside a well-established Australian Uni.

THE ROLE:

• Lead the delivery of the university’s Network Segmentation Project, ensuring a structured approach to security and access control.
• Provide technical leadership, particularly in network engineering and policy management.
• Work closely with network engineers and cybersecurity teams to implement segmentation strategies beyond simple workload migration.
• Utilize Aruba ClearPass to define and enforce network access policies.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring clear forecasting, reallocation of funds, and establishing financial contingencies.
• Drive compliance with technical and security standards while managing project variations.
• Engage and manage vendors, ensuring delivery against time, quality, and financial KPIs.
• Proactively identify risks, developing innovative solutions to project challenges.
• Influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, providing clear communication and reporting.

THE COMPANY:

A leading multi-sector university with more than 90,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong technical background in network engineering, with experience in network segmentation (not just workload migration).
• Prior experience delivering infrastructure or cybersecurity projects in complex environments.
• Substantial project lifecycle experience, from planning to full execution.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, issue-driven landscape, adapting to changing priorities.
• Proven budget management and financial accountability.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write formal project documentation and correspondence with accuracy and clarity.

Please note: You must have Full Working Rights in Australia and be based in Melbourne.

To apply, click the link and upload your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx), or get in touch with Dash on 437 417 138 for a confidential discussion.

Please note: Only suitable candidates will get a call back for this vacancy.

Acknowledgement of Country

Salt respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We recognise the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands, waters, and skies.

We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.

Salt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.