Director, Project Office

5 months ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

Executive Level 2
- Canberra, ACT
- $141,958 - $170,402

**About the Department of Education**
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

**The Role**
The Project Office is led by the Executive Level 2 Director who is responsible for overseeing all Project Office functions in order to strengthen project management capability and enhance the department’s ability to deliver on outcomes through guidance and support.

The Director leads the Project Office staff and collaborates with Project Managers and Senior Responsible Officers to ensure that the department’s Executive and governance forums receive unbiased reporting on the status, progress, issues, and monitor the portfolio of projects effectively.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
Duties of the Director, Project Office, may include the following:

- Establishing the Project Office service offerings and guiding the development and implementation of standardised project management practices, processes, and tools to facilitate the successful delivery of departmental projects.
- Leading the Project Office in their oversight of portfolio governance, reporting and assurance framework to provide a comprehensive view of project activity within the department.
- Representing the Project Office at the Project and Investment Committee, identifying relevant projects within the portfolio that require ongoing oversight and highlighting emerging issues for discussion and action.
- Driving and managing relevant departmental policy, awareness, support, and training such as the Project Management Framework.
- Building collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with Project Managers and Senior Responsible Officers.
- Providing coaching, training, and support to enhance the department’s project management capability, and improve project outcomes.

**How to Apply**
- Provide a summary (**no more than 500 words**) that outlines your 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.
- Upload your Resume
- 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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