A Federal Government client is seeking Project Managers (EL1) to plan and manage the delivery of projects of the department.Estimated start date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025Initial contract duration: 12 MonthsExperience level: Manager - EL1 equivalentLocation of work: ACT, QLD, VICWorking arrangements type: HybridWorking arrangements: The agency requires these services at the agency's premises in Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne. Only candidates submitted for the location advertised in the RFQ can be evaluated. The expectation is the contractor will be in the office for the first 6 weeks before a hybrid flexible working arrangement will be considered. WFH arrangements are usually a minimum of 3 days/week onsite, unless otherwise agreed by prior arrangement.Maximum hours: 40 hours per weekSecurity clearance: Must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain Baseline.Project Management professionals plan and undertake administration of a specific project. They oversee the purpose and status of the project and ensure all project goals and timeframes are met. Project Managers support the agency by ensuring the high quality and consistent delivery of projects. Working under the broad direction of senior staff, they are responsible for managing the design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of project outputs. They liaise and work with key stakeholders to foster partnerships, provide strategic advice and optimise the effectiveness of projects in their area of responsibility. In performing a leadership role, they support innovation, changes in workplace practices and organise work in the context of competing priorities and strategic direction.Key Duties And Responsibilities:Manage, deliver and monitor projects that may have an organisation-wide impact.Develop, manage and implement project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency's 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.Lead and manage staff and manage performance, attendance and health and wellbeing.Develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning.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.Exercise delegations appropriate to role in accordance with legislation and guidelines.Requirements:Technical skills: Prior experience within government or similar large-scale organisation preferred.Criteria: The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters.Essential Criteria:Financial management: Level 4 (SFIA).Organisational change management: Level 5 (SFIA).Project management: Level 5 (SFIA).Requirements definition and management: Level 4 (SFIA).Stakeholder relationship management: Level 5 (SFIA).Desirable criteria:Performance management: Level 4 (SFIA).Additional Requirements:Updated CV.Client has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters.A security clearance may be required for this role. Does the candidate have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline clearance if required?Provide details (e.g. manager, branch) of candidate's previous worked history either as a contractor or employee for the Buyer including its former agencies such as the Department of Human Services.Provide contact details of 2 x referees for each candidate. Must include 1 x current or recent manager.
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