Manager - Program Management Office, Executive

7 months ago


Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources Full time

**Job no**: 513193

**Employment type**: Non-Ongoing - Specified Term, Ongoing

**Location**: Adelaide

**Categories**: Programme Management, Communications, Executive Level 2, Administration, Procurement, Contract Management, Project Management, Research, Science, Engineering, Technical, Internally and Externally shared

**About ARWA**:
The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency (ARWA) is leading the responsible management and safe storage and disposal of Australia’s radioactive waste. A key element of ARWA’s program is the delivery of the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility which will provide a purpose-built, engineered solution to manage radioactive waste from sources such as nuclear medicine production.

We are seeking people who have the skills and experience to put Australia at the forefront of the global nuclear waste management field. If you’re excited about the idea of being part of a team that is breaking new ground and making history, we want to hear from you. We are a small agency looking for people who are ready to take on big challenges. Our overarching priorities are safety, security and protection of the environment and we work with a sustainable focus. You will be a key player in our success, with plenty of opportunity for growth and developing your skills. We are on a mission to be one of the few countries globally who have a purpose built radioactive waste management facility for the safe and secure disposal of radioactive waste. We have a unique opportunity to make an impact in nuclear research and development, and support healthcare at a national level. We are agile, constantly innovating and working at the forefront of a critical global issue. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. These differences are critical to the delivery of our complex technical work.

We are looking for people who are passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference. If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you in our team.

**About The Opportunity**:
At ARWA we are passionate about supporting our people. Our people have a desire to learn and develop within the radioactive and nuclear field. As a member of our team:

- You will develop your career in contributing to the delivery of a first-of-its-kind radioactive waste management facility.
- You will have ongoing training and professional development in the emerging field of nuclear and radioactive waste.
- You will work closely with our leadership team, contribute your ideas and skills, and make a real difference globally.
- You will be a key player in our success supporting nationally significant healthcare and nuclear research.
- You will contribute to a team that is at the forefront of innovation with a sustainable focus.
- You will have access to mentoring for your professional development as well as have the opportunity to mentor others.
- You will receive three days Christmas shutdown leave.
- You will have access to flexible working arrangements including working from home.
- You will have access to salary packaging options.
- Extensive expertise delivering high value projects/programs with complex, and sometimes competing objectives, projects within a highly regulated industry/environment.
- Comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies (e.g PMBOK, Prince2).
- Demonstrated experience in successfully managing a large, multi-disciplinary team with complex, highly technical objectives.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, in particular the demonstrated ability to provide sound advice and prepare written reports and briefings.
- Demonstrated understanding of the importance of workplace culture that embraces safety and security and is collaborative and inclusive.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills that foster trust and cooperation, and a proven ability to work effectively and with integrity within a politically sensitive environment.
- An ability to work in a fluid environment, remaining flexible, agile and adaptable supporting colleagues at short notice.
- A valid Australian driver's licence.
- Significant relevant experience working in the delivery of nuclear and radioactive waste management and disposal programs and projects.
- Sound understanding of Commonwealth Government processes.

**Qualifications**:

- Tertiary qualification in relevant program/project management and/or law, finance, business management or business administration or relevant field and/or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.

**Eligibility**:
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, applicants must:

- Be an Australian citizen or going to be granted Australian Citizenship before commencement. You may be asked to provide evidence of this.
- Undertake a pre-employment security assessment and subsequent security clearance. All staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance however some roles will require a higher-level security clearance. If


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