EPMO Maturity Lead

3 weeks ago

Garden City, Victoria, Australia City of Port Philip Full time

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

What's the role all about

Are you a passionate and driven people person with an enterprise-based approach to project, program and portfolio management. Are you looking to contribute to the successful delivery of a large range of projects that will benefit our community? This role will see you lead organisational capability uplift in portfolio, program and project management for the EPMO.

Ideally this role would suit a pro-active and strategic thinker who is able to guide other staff and support project personnel whilst, continuously improving on all project management artefacts, methodologies and practices in conjunction with the Manager of EPMO and team.

We are a passionate and driven team who all work together to deliver outcomes that positively benefit our community. Its an exciting time for the EPMO as we work on the next generation of portfolio maturity.

The position is full-time permanent.

What you might do

Lead and manage framework maturity, effective portfolio management to enable appropriate assurance and give our project community the right training, tools and processes.

  • Implement, report progress and evaluate on an agreed program of maturity and capability development requirements for project and program management.
  • Design and deliver capability development programs and initiatives across a complex organisation, by applying a variety of evaluation methods (qualitative and quantitative) to understand the requirements for capability development and measure the success of services delivered.
  • Ensure the Project Management Framework, and the PLM (PPM Tool) and other EPMO standards and processes are best practice and lead evolution in this space.

Who we are looking for

  • A tertiary qualification in Project Management or post graduate and several years of subsequent experience or lesser formal qualifications and extensive and diverse experience.
  • Experience in applying a variety of evaluation methods (qualitative and quantitative) to understand the requirements for capability development and measure the success of services delivered.
  • Experience, knowledge and proficiency in portfolio planning processes and methods and their relationship to broader organisational planning.
  • Ability to design and deliver capability development programs and associated change management across complex organisations.
  • Experience in an EPMO or PMO and a sound understanding of implementation of project management framework and best practice project management methodologies and principles.

Our work environment

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Proudly as one we all take accountability to put our community first. Together we work, creatively and strategically we think and with courage comes growth and with integrity we perform.

What's in it for you

  • We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs.
  • Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation.
  • Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze
  • Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
  • Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work.
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents.
  • Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology.

Prior to a formal offer letter, you will need to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications
  • Sufficent proof of right to work in Australia and ID
  • Complete a National Police Check via City of Port Phillips provider
  • Evidence or complete a working with children check (employee type)

So, what's next?

Hit that APPLY button now

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You've got this

Please submit.

  • Resume – latest and detailed version
  • Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD) – this is essential.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered.

For further information please contact recruitment on email

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone or email:

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