Senior Infrastructure Project Managers

The
Bureau of Meteorology (BoM)
is seeking
two Senior Infrastructure Project Managers (EL2 equivalent)
to join the
Data & Digital Delivery Enablement Program
within the Infrastructure Portfolio team. These roles are responsible for delivering a varied portfolio of infrastructure projects, working alongside other project and IT professionals to achieve business outcomes.

The positions are
primarily based onsite at 700 Collins Street, Docklands, Victoria
, with a hybrid working arrangement of
3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
. Interstate travel may be required, with Bureau approval. Occasional out-of-hours work may be necessary to achieve project deliverables. Standard hours are
40 per week
.

Key Skills and Experience Requirements

• Strong familiarity with
  modern Data Centre, Cloud, Information, Communications, and Security Technologies
  .
• Certification with
  one or more Project Management methodologies
  and practical experience applying them in complex projects.
• Knowledge of the
  PRINCE2 framework
  and experience delivering medium-to-large infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to
  manage large teams and partners
  , coordinating complex project activities.
• Proficiency in
  Microsoft Project and Jira
  in an enterprise environment.
• Strong
  stakeholder management and communication skills
  , with the ability to liaise with technical, business, and executive stakeholders.
• Experience implementing
  site relocations and data centre projects
  is highly desirable.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to influence across teams.
• Familiarity with
  Office365, SharePoint, Teams, and Gitlab
  is desirable.
• Understanding of
  Federal Government and BoM technology, procurement, finance, and project management processes
  is advantageous.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of assigned infrastructure projects and programs within the
  BoM Enterprise Portfolio Management and Delivery Frameworks
  .
• Oversee project scope, schedules, documentation, and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate project resources to deliver work packages and outputs.
• Manage
  Design, Build, Testing, Transition to Operations
  , including GoLive documentation, technology change management, and post-implementation review.
• Track and manage project-level
  risks, issues, dependencies, changes, and quality
  .
• Act as the
  primary point of contact
  for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage
  financial tracking and reporting
  using endorsed project tracking tools.
• Oversee procurement of hardware, software, and services to support project delivery.
• Facilitate
  knowledge transfer
  and capture within the project team.
• Apply
  Agile, ITIL, and ADKAR methods
  in daily project management activities.
• Ensure
  WHS compliance
  and demonstrate commitment to APS values, employment principles, and BoM Social Justice Strategy.

Working Arrangements

• Location
  : 700 Collins Street, Docklands, Victoria
• Hours
  : Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Hybrid Work
  : 3 days in office, 2 days working from home
• Travel
  : Interstate travel may be required; Bureau approval required

Security Clearance

• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain
  Baseline Security Clearance
  , with
  NV1 clearance
  required where necessary.

Period of Engagement

• Estimated Start Date
  : Saturday, 01 November 2025
• Initial Contract Duration
  : To 31 March 2026
• Extension Term
  : 6 months, with up to
  2 extensions
  possible

Essential Criteria

1. Technical Competence
   – Demonstrates skills and experience, a clear understanding of project requirements, and the ability to work in an agile way. Assessed via candidate's experience and technical knowledge.
2. Experience
   – Demonstrated previous experience in a similar role and track record of delivering infrastructure projects successfully.
3. Capability
   – Availability and capacity to undertake the role, ability to develop and contribute to innovative solutions, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
4. Cultural Fit
   – Ability to work effectively within the Bureau, alignment of values and behaviours with organisational culture.

About the Organisation

The
Bureau of Meteorology
provides high-quality observations, weather, climate, ocean, and hydrological products and services to Australia. These roles are key to delivering projects that underpin the Bureau's infrastructure portfolio, ensuring robust, secure, and reliable technology systems to support critical national services.