Manager, Projects and Engagement

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Adelaide city centre, South Australia Robert Walters Full time

Be a part of the team whose purpose is making a difference so South Australia thrives...

  • Join the lead agency for the South Australian public sector
  • Work with a high-performing team that makes a difference
  • A workforce that represents the diversity of the South Australian community

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) are the lead agency in South Australia developing policy and delivering programs to realise the government's vision for South Australia. The department has a strategic vision for the South Australian economy that is fit for the future, smart, sustainable, and inclusive, whilst improving the wellbeing of all South Australians.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategic Engagement, the Manager Projects and Engagement will play an integral part in leading the development, coordination, management and evaluation of a range of projects and programs related to services, engagement, productivity and organisational performance that span across the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Government and government more broadly.

The role will be expected to drive collaboration and bring together multidisciplinary teams to achieve results, manage critical issues and contribute to the delivery of strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement and monitor projects by preparing project briefs; planning, researching information and developing project plans; monitoring; and evaluating and reporting on project outcomes
  • Maintain and develop effective stakeholder management strategies and processes and manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure stakeholders are engaged
  • Assist the Executive Director in proactively identifying issues or opportunities for improved project and program delivery
  • Work effectively across the department and government to develop and deliver project outcomes including through effective collaboration and negotiation on a range of issues
  • Prepare well-considered policy papers, submissions, briefs and notes on complex policy issues, including Cabinet Submissions, Estimates Briefings, Parliamentary Briefing Notes and other government documents

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in project management, preferably in a client-facing role
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., JIRA, Microsoft Project)
  • PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus
  • Extensive experience in applying expert project management knowledge to effectively lead and undertake high-profile projects which have critical importance to the Government
  • Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills including experience in building relationships, negotiating and dealing with a varied range of stakeholders
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope and within budget

Overall, you will need to be a self-motivated individual with the ability to build collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and decision makers. You're a customer focused professional that's driven to exceed expectations by providing solutions to problems. This role is vital to the continued success in contributing to a department who are dedicated to quality and integrity and an inclusive working environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Giuseppe Nasca on for a confidential discussion.


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