Yarra City Council

Enterprise Project Management Officer

Permanent - Full Time (flexible, part-time, job share, and school hours will be considered)

Band 7 - $105,898.17 - $118,398.60 + super + RDO (RDO applicable to 38 hours per week only)

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Supportive team environment where your success is celebrated
• Central location with award-winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Our Asset Management and Projects team is responsible for governance and control of an annual $40m project portfolio comprising capital works and enterprise operating projects.

In this role, you will possess a strong understanding and passion for Project Management and will understand and respect the other inputs and management systems required to deliver on the objectives, outcomes and outputs of a complex organisation.

You understand the benefits of moving quickly and teaming up with others to solve complex problems. You know how to work with people and can adapt to achieve the desired outcome. You are a driver and facilitator of change and thrive in collaborative environments where team acknowledgement is more important than the individual.

What you'll be doing:

• You will develop, implement and maintain a Project Management Framework and associated processes
• You will drive a culture of excellence and ensure Project Managers are providing accurate and timely information on their projects
• You will establish a standard for reporting on projects that provide key insights and understanding for decision-makers
• You will prepare timely and accurate reports on project and program performance
• You will facilitate monthly project control meetings to ensure appropriate governance
• You will facilitate the development and delivery of our annual program in line with enterprise targets.
• You will share your knowledge across the team and the wider organisation

What you should have:

• You will have extensive experience in enterprise project/ program management
• You will have significant experience in developing and implementing project management processes to enable project performance metrics to be monitored and reported
• Be comfortable working with large groups of people and sourcing information from across an organisation
• Be analytical with strong attention to detail and be comfortable working with data and preparing reports
• You will be comfortable presenting to various stakeholders
• You will be a lifelong learner and have an inquisitive nature
• An ability to apply a continuous improvement approach to Project Management
• Enjoy having fun at work, working with people and passing on knowledge

We want to hear from you if this sounds exciting and aligns with your background and experience!

For further information see the position description or contact Paul Dwyer, Senior Coordinator Asset Management and Projects on 9205 5555 or paul.dwyer@yarracity.vic.gov.au.

 404203 - Enterprise Project Management Officer - Position Description.pdf

Applications close on Friday 25 October 2024 at 11:55pm.

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and a separate Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required. Your cover letter should be no more than three pages.

*This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.