Job description
- Federal Government opportunity in Sydney CBD
- 12-month contract
- $70 – 73.00 per hour + super depending on experience
The Role
The Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) at the Agency has commenced a review of current tools, frameworks and processes and is embarking on an exciting journey of implementing key findings and recommendations. Each functional stream in the EPMO includes Portfolio Analysts who will work collaboratively to support their respective Directors and Managers to ensure that they uplift and embed best practice across programs and projects.
The APS6 Portfolio Analyst will provide detailed professional advice in relation to complex problems and may assist in strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. This role will have a considerable level of public contact in relation to difficult or sensitive issues and ay liaise with a range of stakeholders, support the relationships and interfaces between the EPMO and portfolio delivery functions.
Key to the role is the following:
- Solutions focused with well-honed critical analysis and problem-solving skills
- Experience in undertaking assurance activities including project health checks and gate assurance
- High level of knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel, Project and Office systems including Office 365
- Experience in supporting portfolio prioritisation and planning
- Knowledge or experience in project management methodologies.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Portfolio Prioritisation and Planning
- Prioritisation and investment optimisation
- Work Plan Development
- Schedule Planning
- Resource Planning and Management
- Benefits Monitoring
- Performance Reporting and Analysis
- Program and Project Management (PPM) Support
- Risk and Issues
- Governance and committee support
- Assurance Monitoring and Review
- Methods and tools support
- Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system support
- Knowledge Management
To Apply
To be eligible it is essential that applicants hold Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
If you are interested in this role, please do APPLY NOW with your resume and cover letter in MS Word format or call Karen on 02 9200 3677 for more information.
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