Job description
Brisbane based Federal government department are seeking a number of experienced Project Managers to join The Digital and Service Design branch. The team support the implementation of digital transformation initiatives that enable the government’s vision of a modern, connected healthcare system that ensures all Australia can access the care they need, when and where they need it.
Project Managers within the branch will be responsible for managing the delivery of one or more projects within the larger transformation program and support the planning for short, medium and long-term strategies.
While the projects to be undertaken are digital initiatives, the technology component is only one aspect of each project. Successful Project Managers should be ‘all rounders’ who have a passion, knowledge and experience to manage all aspects inherent in implementing government initiatives including policy, legislative, strategic, operational and technical aspects of each project.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Roles are available at both EL1 & EL2 equivalent and determined based on experience. EL1 casual rate commences from $74.63, and EL2 rate commences from $89 per hour (+ super).
Australian Citizenship is ESSENTIAL to be considered for this role as is the ability to obtain and maintain a national criminal history police check.
If you have strong communication skills, can organise and prioritise project tasks effectively and identify and manage risks as a matter of priority, we’d love to hear from you. Please click the ‘APPLY NOW’ button to express interest.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
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.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Project Managers within the branch will be responsible for managing the delivery of one or more projects within the larger transformation program and support the planning for short, medium and long-term strategies.
While the projects to be undertaken are digital initiatives, the technology component is only one aspect of each project. Successful Project Managers should be ‘all rounders’ who have a passion, knowledge and experience to manage all aspects inherent in implementing government initiatives including policy, legislative, strategic, operational and technical aspects of each project.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Actively engaging with and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
- Developing project initiation documents, outlining project objectives, scope and deliverables
- Efficiently planning and identifying project priorities, dependencies and critical path to ensure smooth project execution
- Developing and maintaining essential project artefacts including RACI and keeping all documentation up to date
- Actively managing risks, issues and dependencies to mitigate potential challenges through the project lifecycle
- Providing general administrative and project support to facilitate seamless project operations
Roles are available at both EL1 & EL2 equivalent and determined based on experience. EL1 casual rate commences from $74.63, and EL2 rate commences from $89 per hour (+ super).
Australian Citizenship is ESSENTIAL to be considered for this role as is the ability to obtain and maintain a national criminal history police check.
If you have strong communication skills, can organise and prioritise project tasks effectively and identify and manage risks as a matter of priority, we’d love to hear from you. Please click the ‘APPLY NOW’ button to express interest.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
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.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.