Assistant Director Esa Programs

3 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and skilled individual with a background in project management. This role supports Project Managers across the ESA to ensure they are working effectively to deliver Agency objectives under the appropriate project government framework. The role also involves building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You will maintain and update frameworks, methodologies, resources, tools and templates to support a best practice approach in project management as well as prepare briefings, communications, and project progress reports for the ESA Executive team, as well as applicable stakeholders.

Essentially, this role will be a central point of coordination for ESA Programs in all functions related to the Project Management Office, providing quality advice to the Senior Director ESA Programs including the provision of professional administrative support.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/ Other Requirements**
- A ‘C’ Class Driver’s license is essential.
- Qualifications in Project / Program Management with experience in delivering projects successfully is highly desirable.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint is highly desirable.
- Background / Security clearance checks will be conducted.
- This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

**Notes**: This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

**How to apply**:Applicants should submit a response of no more than two-pages addressing the position capabilities, together with your curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees. See the attached Position Description for further information about the role.

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**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

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