EL1 Manager ICT shared services Project Manager

• Initial Contract Duration: To 30 June 2026
• Extension term: Potential for extension as required and by agreement
• Location: ACT
• Security Requirements: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1
• Working Arrangements: Onsite Onsite attendance at Government House, Canberra
• Maximum hours: 7.5 hours per day

About the Role:

SoftLabs is seeking EL1 Manager ICT
shared services Project Manager for ICT Labour hire at their technology
consulting based in ACT.

Job details

The office is in the process of
transitioning ICT services from an internal arrangement to a shared services
arrangement with another government department. Require an experienced,
dedicated Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering successful
ICT projects and initiatives, and experience working in the public sector, who
can facilitate this transition.  Additionally, this role will provide
technical and managerial support to the in-house IT team, which currently
comprises four full time staff.  It is anticipated that this engagement
would be full-time to 30 June 2026 with potential extension if required, by
agreement.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive ICT
  strategy that aligns with the agency's overall business goals and objectives.
• Oversee and manage the transition of ICT
  services to Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS), ensuring value for
  money for the office, continuity of services, and implementation of a fit for
  purpose solution
• Provide strong and considered advice to
  OOSGG stakeholders
• Collaborate with business leaders across
  the agency to understand their technology needs and requirements, and ensure
  these needs are met in the delivery of the transition work
• Build and maintain strong relationships
  within and between OOSGG and DPS, and negotiate and manage contracts and
  agreements as needed
• Communicate effectively with technical and
  non-technical staff, including through the provision of guidance on matters
  relating to technology more broadly
• Ensure the security and reliability of the
  agency's IT systems and data, and implement strategies to mitigate risks and
  protect sensitive information.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the
  ICT Operations team, including the management of staff, budgets, and resources.

Essential Criteria

• Financial management: Level 4 (SFIA)Monitors and maintains financial records to
  agreed requirements for compliance and audit. Assists with identifying and
  calculating process, service, project and component costs for financial
  planning and budgeting. Collates required financial data and reports for
  analysis and to facilitate decision-making.
• Project management: Level 5 (SFIA)Takes full responsibility for the
  definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of medium-scale
  projects. Provides effective leadership to the project team. Adopts appropriate
  project management methods and tools. Manages the change control process and
  assesses and manages risks. Ensures that realistic project plans are maintained
  and delivers regular and accurate communication to stakeholders. Ensures
  project and product quality reviews occur on schedule and according to
  procedure. Ensures that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost,
  timescale and resource budgets, and are formally accepted, by appropriate
  stakeholders. Monitors costs, times, quality and resources used and takes
  action where performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
• Stakeholder relationship management: Level
  5 (SFIA)Identifies the communications and relationship
  needs of stakeholder groups. Translates communications/stakeholder engagement
  strategies into specific activities and deliverables. Facilitates open
  communication and discussion between stakeholders. Acts as a single point of
  contact by developing, maintaining and working to stakeholder engagement
  strategies and plans. Provides informed feedback to assess and
  promote understanding. Facilitates business decision-making processes. Captures
  and disseminates technical and business information.

Application Deadline: Monday, 22 September
2025 Expected Start Date: Monday, 29 September 2025 Job Type: Contract Rate: As per Australian Market Standards

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