Project Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance

We are seeking applications for an experienced and enthusiastic Principal Project Manager to lead and manage the ICT Project Delivery and Support teams to engage with the business for the provision of ICT initiatives and projects and provide expertise relating to commencing or running ICT projects from a governance perspective.

About Us

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

Your Opportunity

As the Principal Project Manager you will:

• Lead and manage the ICT Project Delivery and Support teams in the provision of ICT initiatives and projects.
• Provide expertise relating to governance and control of all stages of ICT projects.
• Work collaboratively with business units through ideation, needs analysis, benefits, scope and budget estimation required to deliver successful business and project outcomes.
  
  
  

Your Role

This is an ongoing permanent senior management role. You will be a Principal Project Manager with the responsibility and accountability to deliver successful ICT enabled projects to business units within the Department of Education.

Your Responsibilities Will Include But Not Limited To

• Manage significant, complex and varied ICT projects.
• Be accountable for project team delivery and performance particularily in relation to Schedule, Resource allocation, Budget and Risk.
• Lead and undertake performance plans and associated activities for relevant business and project team staff.
• Manage and report project risks, issues and budget in line with ICT Project Governance.
• Provide mentoring and coaching of project management techniques, methods and systems to identifed business staff.
  
  
  

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
  
  
  

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.  Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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