Powering IT Project Delivery for AARNet

February 28, 2026

How Method partnered with AARNet to place four senior Project Managers and Business Analysts, strengthening delivery across cyber, network and infrastructure initiatives.


The project delivery challenges

AARNet operates in a highly specialised technology environment, delivering national cyber, network and infrastructure programs. Over an 18-month period, they faced critical hiring needs for their Projects & Product portfolio.

Key challenges included:

  • Securing high-calibre project delivery talent in a competitive market
  • Filling multiple priority roles across cyber security, network, and infrastructure
  • Ensuring hires were technically capable and culturally aligned
  • Minimising hiring risk while supporting business-critical transformation initiatives


Objectives:

To address these challenges, iGoDirect aimed to:

  • Recruit experienced Project Managers and Business Analysts for critical delivery roles
  • Strengthen capability across cyber, network and infrastructure portfolios
  • Identify professionals who could thrive in a collaborative, values-driven environment
  • Build a trusted recruitment partnership to support ongoing talent needs


How we delivered

Discovery & Consultation

Worked closely with leadership to understand:

  • Program delivery requirements and priorities
  • Cultural expectations and team dynamics
  • Strategic importance of each role within the broader portfolio


Market Mapping & Targeted Sourcing

Leveraged specialist technology networks to identify candidates with:

  • Proven experience across infrastructure, cyber, and network programs
  • Strong stakeholder engagement capability
  • Alignment with AARNet’s mission and collaborative culture


Candidate Engagement

Consultative conversations to ensure:

  • Technical and behavioural suitability
  • Clear communication and expectation management
  • Strong representation of the AARNet employer brand


Selection & Delivery

Managed end-to-end hiring:

  • Shortlisting and interview coordination
  • Feedback loops with stakeholders
  • Offer management and smooth onboarding


Post-Hire Support

Ongoing check-ins to ensure integration, alignment, and long-term retention.


Key hires & skills uplift

  • 2 x Project Managers – SOC & Network Delivery
  • 2 x Business Analysts – IDAM & Technical Infrastructure


Each hire contributed immediate value to AARNet’s critical technology programs.


Business impact & results

  • Four high-impact permanent hires across business-critical programs
  • Strengthened delivery capability across cyber, network and infrastructure initiatives
  • Reduced hiring risk through strong cultural and values alignment
  • Established a trusted advisory recruitment partnership with ongoing leadership engagement



Each placed individual has made a strong impact within AARNet’s technology delivery environment.

“Over the past 18 months, Jack at Method has been instrumental in helping us secure high calibre talent across several critical areas of our Projects & Product technology portfolio. Through his deep understanding of AARNet’s culture and business priorities, Jack successfully placed two exceptional Project Managers and two skilled Business Analysts who have each made a strong impact across our cyber, network and infrastructure programs.


What stands out about Jack is his ability to not only source technically capable candidates but to identify professionals who align with our values and can thrive in a complex, collaborative environment. His professionalism, responsiveness and genuine partnership approach have made him a trusted advisor to our leadership team.”


- Ed Butler, Director of Product

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