ICT Project Manager

Application closing date: Friday, 19 September 2025
• 11:59pm, Canberra time (in Canberra)

Estimated start date: Monday, 20 October 2025

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite attendance at Government House, Canberra.

Length of contract: Until 30 June 2026

Contract extensions: Possible 6 to 12 months depending on project requirements

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

Rates: $100 - $130 per hour (inc. super)

The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General is transitioning ICT services from an internal arrangement to a shared services arrangement with another government department. We require an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering ICT projects in the public sector, who can facilitate this transition. This role will provide technical and managerial support to the in-house IT team (four full-time staff). It is anticipated to be full-time to 30 June 2026 with potential extension by agreement.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive ICT strategy that aligns with the agency's goals and objectives.
• Oversee and manage the transition of ICT services to the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS), ensuring value for money, continuity of services, and a fit-for-purpose solution.
• Provide strong and considered advice to OOSGG stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand technology needs and ensure these are met in the transition delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships within and between OOSGG and DPS; negotiate and manage contracts and agreements as needed.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff; provide guidance on technology matters broadly.
• Ensure the security and reliability of IT systems and data; implement strategies to mitigate risks and protect sensitive information.
• Oversee day-to-day ICT Operations team activities, including management of staff, budgets, and resources.

1. Financial management: Level 4 (SFIA):
   
   - Monitors and maintains financial records to agreed requirements for compliance and audit.
   
   - Assists with identifying and calculating process, service, project and component costs for financial planning and budgeting.
   
   - Collates required financial data and reports for analysis and to facilitate decision-making.
2. Project management: Level 5 (SFIA):
   
   - Takes full responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of medium-scale projects.
   
   - Provides effective leadership to the project team.
   
   - Adopts appropriate project management methods and tools.
   
   - Manages the change control process and assesses and manages risks.
   
   - Ensures that realistic project plans are maintained and delivers regular and accurate communication to stakeholders.
   
   - Ensures project and product quality reviews occur on schedule and according to procedure.
   
   - Ensures that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are formally accepted by appropriate stakeholders.
   
   - Monitors costs, times, quality and resources used and takes action where performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
3. Stakeholder relationship management: Level 5 (SFIA):
   
   - Identifies the communications and relationship needs of stakeholder groups.
   
   - Translates communications/stakeholder engagement strategies into specific activities and deliverables.
   
   - Facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders.
   
   - Acts as a single point of contact by developing, maintaining and working to stakeholder engagement strategies and plans.
   
   - Provides informed feedback to assess and promote understanding.
   
   - Facilitates business decision-making processes.
   
   - Captures and disseminates technical and business information.

Please provide an updated CV (maximum 3-5 pages) reflecting your suitability to the role based on the job description. You will also need to complete a response to the Essential and Desirable criteria in a summary no more than 5000 characters in total.