Senior Associate

2 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) is a Commonwealth Government financier, providing financial support to advance the development of infrastructure projects in northern Australia.

We help grow economies and populations and encourage private sector investment across a range of sectors including resources, agriculture and water, energy, financing partnerships, social infrastructure, and transport and logistics.

We support projects that deliver public benefit to the north, through new jobs, regional income, business for local suppliers and Indigenous outcomes across northern Australia.

NAIF has a $7 billion allocation and has committed over $4.3 billion to support 32 projects in Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia.

About the Role

The Senior Associate, Project Management (IT) will coordinate multiple concurrent projects under NAIF's digital transformation program, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The position also contributes to broader digital transformation by strengthening internal capability, supporting scalable technology adoption and enabling secure and user-focused ICT services. This is a 12 month fixed-term position.

Key Accountabilities

The function of this role is to support the Director, Information Technology to:

  • Lead and coordinate digital transformation initiatives across enterprise platforms and services.

  • Collaborate with internal teams, executives and external partners ensuring alignment.

  • Oversee vendor selection, onboarding, performance and compliance throughout the transformation lifecycle.

  • Ensure projects meet enterprise standards for security, compliance and operational resilience.

  • Support organisational change through structured communication, training and adoption strategies.

Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate will have a minimum three years' experience managing digital transformation projects in cloud-based environments including:

  • Proven experience in procurement, vendor management and contract oversight

  • Strong proficiency with project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Microsoft Project, and Planner.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 services including Dynamics 365, SharePoint Online, and Power Platform.

  • Proven ability to communicate across different audiences

  • Relevant project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP)

Our Culture

At NAIF, we are driven by our purpose, values, and commitment to inclusion. We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, valuing the growth and development of our team members. We offer opportunities for professional development and prioritise providing a safe and inclusive workplace.

If you are passionate about driving positive change and contributing to the sustainable growth of northern Australia, we invite you to join our team.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you align with NAIF's purpose and values. Please also ensure you attach a copy of the relevant required certificates (expired certificates accepted).

Applications should be submitted by 11:59pm, Sunday 14 September Shortlisting may commence at any time. For further information please email

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