Job description
EL1 Project Manager
The EL1 Project Manager will coordinate and assume responsibility to undertake detailed or sensitive projects that may include performing varied activities involving many different and unrelated processes or methods that may impact on the strategic or operational outcomes that support the agencies objectives.
Duties
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
- $903.37 / Daily Rate / Ex Super
- Deakin, ACT
- 12-month contract (possible extension)
The EL1 Project Manager will coordinate and assume responsibility to undertake detailed or sensitive projects that may include performing varied activities involving many different and unrelated processes or methods that may impact on the strategic or operational outcomes that support the agencies objectives.
Duties
- Developing, managing and implementing project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency’s project management framework.
- Contributing to project design, governance arrangements and operational integration.
- Ensuring project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget.
- Researching, reviewing and evaluating projects in specific operational or technical areas.
- Reporting on project outputs to stakeholders and overseeing regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports.
- Preparing and reviewing written material including business cases, plans, reports and executive briefs and corporate documentation.
- Undertaking budget management, monitoring expenditure and overseeing procurement and contract management activities.
- Identifying, assessing, managing, escalating and monitoring project risks, issues and benefits, including developing treatment strategies.
- Analysing project performance and coordinating quality management activities to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as an ICT project manager.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex ICT projects within budget and on time.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to manage risks and deliver on commitments.
- Proven ability to foster high performing teams through empowering and mentoring.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and deliver organisational strategies into tangible technological solutions.
- Experience working with government organisations and understanding of government processes and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in leading digital transformation projects and driving innovation in the public sector.
- Applicants must hold Australian citizenship.
- Candidates must respond to Selection Criteria (Essential criteria and Desirable criteria in dot points)
- National Criminal History Records Check and completion of the Agency’s screening checks.
- Applications close 18/04/24
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.