Project Manager
Job Description:
Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.
- Contract start 01 October 2023 to 12 months, 24 months extensions.
- Australian Citizen, Clearance, ACT, QLD, SA, VIC
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Services Australia is seeking to identify suitable Candidates to perform the role of Program,
Project and Scrum Masters from junior levels to expert and manager levels to help the
agency monitor project schedules and budgets, prepare progress reports, and liaise with key
stakeholders.
Program Officers provide high-level procedural, administrative and operational support to a
work area aiding the delivery of the agencys programs. They contribute to strategic planning
and policy development and to changes in workplace practices and business improvement
strategies. Program Officers also liaise with internal and external stakeholders and provide
advice to ensure the consistent delivery of program services.
Project Officers support the delivery of the agencys projects. They play a role in managing
straightforward projects, developing, and maintaining relationships with internal and external
stakeholders and provide specialist advice to ensure the consistent delivery of project
outputs.
Scrum Masters enable teams to self-organise, self-manage, and deliver, using agile values,
principles, and practices. They guide teams towards structuring and managing their own
work to meet their stated objectives. Scrum Masters help to balance the work of the team in
the context of competing priorities, including contributing to planning, changes in workplace
practices and business improvement strategies. They support Product Owners to ensure
there is an appropriate backlog of prioritised work items based on the overall strategy and
overarching business objectives.
The level of Security Clearance required for a Role will be confirmed at the time of Contract.
Job Title Project Manager
APS Equivalent Level EL1
Main Duties
manage, deliver and monitor projects that may have an organisationwide impact
develop, manage and implement project plans and schedules in
accordance with the agencys project management framework and
consider project interdependencies
collaborate with staff in immediate work area and with internal and
external stakeholders
contribute to project design, governance arrangements and
operational integration
ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within
budget
coordinate strategic planning for longer term project initiatives
provide expert advice and feedback to stakeholders and the agency's
executive
research, review and evaluate projects in specific operational or
technical areas
report on project outputs to stakeholders, and oversee regular project
reporting including status updates and exception reports
prepare and review written material including business cases, plans,
reports and executive briefs and corporate documentation
undertake budget management, monitor expenditure and oversee
procurement and contract management
identify, assess, manage, escalate, report and monitor project risks,
issues and benefits, including developing treatment strategies
analyse project performance and coordinate quality management to
ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client
needs
support innovation, manage and lead change and significantly
contribute to business improvement strategies
develop and manage key stakeholder relationships and expectations
to deliver projects
represent the work area or agency at external and cross-agency
forums, including conferences and meetings
Main skills/attributes Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required:
Organisational change management CIPM - Level 5
Measurement MEAS - Level 5
Methods and tools METL - Level 4
Project management PRMG - Level 5
Quality management QUMG - Level 5
Requirements definition and management REQM - Level 4
Ability to:
apply knowledge and skills in project and program management
frameworks
understand the audience and context and effectively tailor
communication and communication styles
develop and manage key stakeholder relationships and expectations
demonstrate personal resilience and manage challenging and
sensitive situations
plan strategically and prioritise workload for self and teams to
accomplish business outcomes
make decisions based on professional judgement, risk evaluation and
in the context of the environment
collaborate with others
Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission.(summary)
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