Performance Management Office Lead

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.
Working in our Brisbane Office, you have a front row seat to our company vision and are a part of the bold, inspired teams who are engineering its success. We’re an agile, entrepreneurial company and we value smart people and creative thinking. When you work with us, you’ll always have the opportunity to progress from where you started. Based in the Brisbane CBD, our people work with teams located across Australia and Canada which makes for interesting work and countless ways to learn and grow.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, novated car leasing, life insurance and income protection, short-term and long-term incentives, an employee share scheme, referral bonuses, a recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance and wellness days.
We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.
About the role
The Performance Management Office ( PMO) Lead plays a critical role in enhancing business performance by developing and maintaining governance frameworks, assurance processes, and best-practice tools for capital investments across all project phases. This role ensures compliance with the Capital Investment System (CIS) and Project Controls System (PCS) while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in major project management.
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Governance & Assurance**: Establish and maintain robust governance standards, procedures, guidelines, tools, and templates to optimise capital investments. Ensure compliance with the Capital Investment System (CIS) and Project Controls System (PCS) through audits, risk management, and independent peer reviews.
**Project Controls & Risk Management**: Assist in standardising key business systems, including scheduling, risk management, and reporting, to enhance project execution and oversight. Conduct risk management audits to mitigate potential issues.
**Stakeholder Collaboration**: Work closely with project teams, senior leadership, and cross-functional departments to enhance project governance, align investment strategies with business goals, and ensure seamless capital investment execution.
**Sustainability & Compliance Assurance**: Ensure major projects align with Sustainability Performance Standards, conducting reviews and technical due diligence for potential portfolio additions.
**Training & Continuous Improvement**: Conduct training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to embed best practices in project management. Identify and implement process improvements to drive operational excellence.
**Post-Completion Reviews**: Lead and participate in post-completion reviews of major projects, assessing outcomes and lessons learned to refine future investment strategies.
By integrating governance and continuous improvement, the PMO Lead ensures that capital investments maximise value and align with organisational objectives.
About you
This role is ideal for a dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in project management, governance, and risk management, particularly within the mining or similar industries. A tertiary qualification in a technical or business discipline is essential, with postgraduate or industry-led qualifications in project management being highly desirable. With over seven years of experience in project management, preferably in an owner organisation, you will bring expertise in study and project execution.
Success in this role requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with experience in working with project management software and tools. Experience in conducting project audits and reviews, as well as implementing continuous improvement initiatives, will be key to driving business performance. Attention to detail, technical expertise in governance and assurance, and the ability to ensure project risks are effectively captured and managed by the project managers are all critical skills.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, enabling you to collaborate across teams, influence stakeholders, and guide project teams effectively. You should be comfortable overseeing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining h