Manager, Project Management Office

Lead a high-performing PMO to deliver impactful projects that shape the future of Australia's mining and automotive workforce.

About the Role

As Manager, Project Management Office (PMO), you'll play a key strategic role in leading AUSMASA's project governance, performance, and delivery.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Workforce Intelligence & Delivery, you'll drive consistency and excellence across AUSMASA's project portfolio, ensuring alignment with our strategic priorities and government expectations. You'll oversee project planning, coordination, financial oversight, and reporting, while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This is a leadership role where you'll help build AUSMASA's project management capability, guide cross-functional teams, and enable the successful delivery of transformational projects that strengthen Australia's skills system.

What You'll Do

• Lead the ongoing implementation, and improvement of AUSMASA's project management framework, tools, and methodologies

• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and delivery across core-funded and Annual Activity Schedule projects

• Manage interdependencies, risks, and reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard

• Provide strategic advice and reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and Board on project performance and outcomes

• Lead financial management for projects, including budgeting, variance analysis, and strategic reporting

• Guide and mentor project leads, supporting capability uplift and consistency in project management practice

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration across all project teams

About You

You're an experienced project management leader with a strong grasp of governance, financial oversight, and delivery excellence. You're equally comfortable operating at a strategic level and getting into the detail when needed, with the ability to influence, coach, and bring people together to achieve results.

You bring:

• A postgraduate qualification in project management, business administration, or a related field

• Extensive experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and portfolios

• Deep understanding of Australia's VET system and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

• Strong leadership and people management skills, able to motivate and support diverse teams

• Excellent relationship management and facilitation capability

• High-level analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement ability

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes

Desirable: experience in VET or workforce reform projects, or within a compliance-driven national organisation.

Why Join AUSMASA?

At AUSMASA, you'll be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation shaping Australia's future workforce. We offer:

• A supportive, flexible hybrid work environment

• Meaningful, high-impact work with industry and government partners

• Professional development and genuine career growth opportunities

• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to reach out if you require adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now by submitting your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience address the essential requirements of the role as outlined above.

Applications close on 11 November 2025.