Assistant Director, Project Management Office

6 months ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time

Executive Level 1
- Adelaide, SA; Bendigo, VIC; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Orange, NSW; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW
- $115,996 - $128,200

**About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations**
We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals and our nation to prosper.

**About Jobs and Skills Australia**
Our vision is for the full skills potential of our nation to be realised, resulting in improved workforce participation, productivity, wages, and equity.

We have a diverse, inclusive, and professional team of specialists with skills in policy, data, stakeholder engagement, digital solutions, economics, and research, to reach and work with stakeholders.

Our work is enriched through tripartite engagement and collaboration with unions, business, employers, state and territory governments, and education and training providers from across Australia to provide critical advice to improve skills development, employment opportunities and economic growth.

**The Role**
Reporting to the Director (Planning and Performance) the Assistant Director will lead a small team and manage all aspects of the JSA Project Management Office (PMO) to support the successful delivery of projects undertaken in JSA to help Australia meet its present and future skills needs.

This is a perfect opportunity for applicants who have excellent management and leadership capability and the ability to provide high level operational and strategic advice and guidance on best practice project management approaches, tailored to individual projects.

As Assistant Director you will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to drive and embed effective project outcomes and enhance the JSA Project Management Framework.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
Responsibilities of the Assistant Director may include:

- Leading the day-to-day operations of the JSA Project Management Office and providing leadership to a small professional team.
- Guiding the successful delivery of projects by providing high level advice and support to project teams and executives.
- Preparing project reports and Senate/Ministerial Briefs for executive approval and presenting project related information to various audiences.
- Working collaboratively with staff and stakeholders to ensure the continuous improvement of project management processes and practices.
- Continuing to develop and deliver on the JSA Project Management Framework to provide staff with guidance and tools throughout the project management lifecycle.
- Playing a key role in growing project management capability across JSA to drive better project outcomes.

**Qualifications and Education**
- Qualifications and/or experience relevant to the role will be highly regarded.

**How to Apply**
Applicants are required to provide up to a two-page summary (no more than 1000 words) that outlines skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

The APS work level standards accommodate the diversity of roles across the APS and are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level.

In the eRecruit (the department’s online recruitment system) you will also need to:

- upload a Curriculum Vitae
- provide contact details for 2 Referees.

**Eligibility**

**Citizenship** - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

**Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.**

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