epmo senior project officer

Department for Energy and Mining

Job reference: 691911

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverse and flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applications from women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities.

Are you an experienced project professional looking to contribute to high-impact, fast-paced initiatives? Do you thrive in environments where governance, performance, and innovation go hand in hand?

We're looking for a Senior Project Officer to join our Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) at the Department for Energy and Mining (DEM). This is your chance to shape the future of project management across a forward-thinking department delivering on South Australia's strategic energy and mining priorities.

About the opportunity:

As a key member of the EPMO team, the Senior Project Officer will be responsible for implementing robust project control disciplines across DEM. You will work closely with project and program teams to drive excellence across governance, scheduling, risk management, cost control, benefits tracking, reporting, and more.

In this role, you'll:

• Provide expert advice and support aligned with DEM's project management framework ("The DEM Way").
• Support and challenge projects through project controls techniques and portfolio insights.
• Contribute to the delivery of timely and insightful dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Help embed a strong, standardised approach to project delivery as DEM rolls out a new Target Operating Model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Centre of Excellence support on DEM project management processes, tools, and templates.
• Facilitate and support project scheduling, cost tracking, risk workshops, and lessons learned.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting at project, program, and portfolio levels.
• Ensure adherence to governance and change control processes.
• Guide project teams through Gateway reviews and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the optimisation and performance monitoring of the project portfolio.

For further information please refer to the role statement.

Key Selection Criteria:

Please only address the dot points listed below in your application

• Strong knowledge of project management and project control principles, their application, and use of appropriate tools, techniques based on best practice frameworks such MSP, PMI, PRINCE2, and Agile.
• Proven experience in implementing and delivering project and program controls and/or PMO services.
• Ability to build, facilitate and maintain effective partnerships with staff across the Department, and external government agencies.
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.

About us:

The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.

Our low-cost power, leading regulation system and culture of innovation is leading to the decarbonisation of industry, new modern manufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greater prosperity and security for the people of South Australia.

The Corporate and Commercial Division (CCD) sits at the core of the Department for Energy and Mining's (DEM) organisational success. A dynamic hub for all corporate and business support functions with a commercial focus on industry. CCD's unwavering commitment to leading practice standards, makes it the driving force behind DEM's strategic commercial lens, business services, financial management, portfolio management, audit, risk, assurance, and reporting activities.

Why Join Us?

• Work on strategic, innovative projects that shape South Australia's future.
• Join a supportive, collaborative, and professional EPMO team.
• Opportunity to influence and build best-practice project management across DEM.
• Flexible work arrangements and career development opportunities.
• Prime Location – Adelaide CBD, Waymouth Street, close to public transport, shops, and amenities
• Active People and Culture agenda – Employee Assistance Program, diversity and inclusion training and events, recognition and rewards, DEM social club and much more
• We are a White Ribbon Accredited workplace that promotes gender equality and a zero tolerance of violence in the workplace

Qualifications:

Essential: A project, programme, or portfolio management qualification such as PMP, P3O, Prince II, MSP

Desirable:

• Proven Microsoft Power BI or other data visualisation software experience and knowledge
• Additional qualifications in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject would be an advantage.

Remuneration:

ASO6 salary range $98,478 - $104,165 per annum + superannuation

Full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week

Special Conditions:

This is a contract/term vacancy up to 12 months with possibility for ongoing.

Enquiries:

Isabelle Devaud-Aubert

Manager EPMO

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Application Instructions:

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and written application of no more than two pages, demonstrating their suitability for the role by addressing the key selection criteria above. Applicants are to include the name, email address and contact number of three referees.

All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.

Applications close: 26/08/2025 11:00 PM