EL1 Project Manager

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

Send your responses to [email protected]

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)

Please complete the below forms.

Candidate Application form

Candidate Referee Report