Operational PMO Coordinator

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **_welcome_**, **_belong_**_ _and **_succeed_**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
The Strategy and Improvement team is responsible for reviewing and improving business processes through a integrated change management approach to ensure Council operates efficiently and effectively.

Reporting to the Manager Strategy and Improvement, the Operational PMO Coordinator role is responsible for:

- Delivering crucial corporate systems projects using proven project management methodologies which incorporate a structured and integrated change management approach. This approach will achieve mínimal disruption to business operations and ensure business readiness.
- Support the organisation in improving its project management methodology and will be responsible for administering Council’s Project Management Framework and corporate project management systems.
- Delivering training and support on both corporate information systems as well as general project management best practice.

The Operational PMO Coordinator is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community by driving the effective and efficient delivery of projects at Council.

The successful applicant will require:

- Tertiary qualifications in project, change management, information technology or demonstrated solid contemporary experience in project management, change analysis /business readiness analysis, combined with ongoing professional development.
- Extensive experience as a project manager or project lead delivering systems or technology related projects.
- Extensive experience in change management and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence.

Download the position description here for more information.

**Position information**: This is a permanent full-time position, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.

This role is predominantly located at Council's Merrylands office, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations with occasional travel across Council worksites,

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 14 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $2,067.27 to $2,377.36 per week, plus 10.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
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**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave, personal leave, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role). Copies of sighted documents will be kept by Council for its records as proof