Project Management Office Lead

• Full time,
  permanent position
• **Salary $133,421
• 12% Superannuation**
• Based at Doncaster, Victoria (Hybrid Arrangement)

Exciting
opportunity to lead the establishment and growth of a strategic Enterprise
Project Management Office (EPMO) within a dynamic and forward-thinking local
council. As part of the Business Enablement team, you will play a pivotal role
in delivering organisation-wide transformation through effective project
governance, capability uplift and strategic alignment. The ideal candidate will
have:

• Certification
  in project management or PMO practice, with demonstrated experience in
  establishing and embedding enterprise-wide project management frameworks.
• Proven
  ability to coach and mentor stakeholders to uplift project delivery capability
  and maturity.
• Strong
  analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to design and deliver
  dashboards and governance reports that inform strategic decision-making.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100
different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and
galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that
Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment
opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive
and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of
benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career
development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We're constantly transforming our organisation to
best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new
game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You'll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

The Business Enablement team is seeking an
experienced Project Management Office Lead to establish and manage Manningham's
Enterprise Project Management Office. You will embed a fit-for-purpose
Enterprise Project Management Framework (EPMF), provide strategic portfolio
guidance and build project delivery capability across the organisation. This
role is critical in enabling transformation and ensuring alignment with
organisational priorities.

Skills and experience

• Proven
  experience in establishing and leading PMOs within complex organisational
  environments.
• Strong
  capability in designing and implementing enterprise-wide project
  management frameworks.
• Demonstrated
  ability to coach and mentor stakeholders to uplift project management
  maturity.
• Expertise
  in portfolio management, including prioritisation, benefits realisation
  and performance tracking.
• Strong
  financial and contract management skills.
• Excellent
  communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to
  influence at all levels.
• Experience
  in facilitating workshops and delivering targeted training programs.
• Ability
  to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex business environments.

Position Description can be viewed below or is available
on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers' section:Job Vacancies

How to
Apply

Click APPLY
to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Rocco Debonis, Program Manager on

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email or visit

Applications
close on Friday 21 November 2025 at 11:00pm.

Council
recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure
equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications
from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,
gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies
and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible
work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication
methods when working remotely.

If you
require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,
please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council
is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a
Working with Children Check