Project Director, Program Delivery Services

About The Role

The Project Director plays a pivotal leadership role in the successful delivery of strategic programs across the Corporate Services Group. This executive position is accountable for ensuring that programs are aligned with the department's strategic objectives, delivered in accordance with best practice frameworks, and that measurable benefits are realised.

Working across complex operational environments, the Project Director will oversee programs from initiation through to closure - implementing robust governance, managing risk, optimising resourcing, and driving continuous improvement. A key focus of this role is leading multidisciplinary teams, partnering with senior stakeholders, and embedding a culture of collaboration, agility and high performance.

This position sits within the Program Delivery Services branch, which is responsible for delivering transformation initiatives that improve corporate service models, operating models, digital capabilities, and staff experience across the department. The branch also leads capability development and portfolio management, working in close partnership with service owners to ensure successful integration of change into business operations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated and highly developed conceptual and analytical skills with a record of achievement in business and strategic planning, project management and the delivery of strategic outcomes in a complex operational environment
• Extensive organisational and project management experience and capability, including the ability to actively engage senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience at a senior level in the preparation and provision of responsive, clear, and concise specialist advice, recommendations, and solutions both verbally and in writing through effective research, negotiation and consultation with stakeholders
• Demonstrated record of achievement at a senior level in successfully managing the implementation of complex large-scale projects in accordance with organisational frameworks and recognised project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring and coaching a team, directly or indirectly, and embedding a culture of collaboration and agility
• An appropriate tertiary qualification in business or project management
• Certification in project and program management methodologies and techniques including MSP, PRINCE2, Agile and P3O.

About the Branch

The Program Delivery Services is tasked with the delivery of strategic programs that improve corporate service models, operating models, digital capabilities and improve experiences of staff across the department. The branch services include program and management, capability development, portfolio management. The branch works closely with partner corporate services teams to integrate service outcomes and operational changes into the existing business operations.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information, please refer to the attached position description or call Bronwyn Clarke, Executive Director Strategy and Performance on 0409 022 481 or email Bronwyn.j.clarke@deeca.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to:

• undertake pre-employment screening, including completion of a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
• have their misconduct declarations validated, irrespective of whether misconduct has been declared or not.
• provide at least two appropriate referees, including their current direct line manager or where relevant (i.e. because they are not employed) most recent direct line manager in accordance with the requirements set out in executive reference checks.
• provide evidence of their right to work in Australia

For more information about the pre-screening requirements for this position, please refer to the position description.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.