Enterprise Project Management Office Coordinator

Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) Coordinator
$124,821.47 - $139,161.05 per annum + superannuation
Permanent Full Time

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse, and proud - just like the community we serve.

Being community-first underpins everything we do. We work and advocate for our community, being innovative, future-focused, and responsive; applying these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.

Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!

We are currently seeking a full-time permanent staff member to join our Urban Design team based at our offices in Sunshine.

The role

Reporting to the Manager Enterprise Projects, Change and Improvement, we are seeking an Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) Coordinator who can bring their skills and experience to:

• Lead project and program management capability uplift across the organisation.
• Lead the ongoing improvement and utilisation of the Project Management Framework (PMF) and other project management tools.
• Drive the use of an integrated centralised Project Management System and supporting processes.
• Provide specialist project and portfolio management advice, and support across the organisation.
• Monitor and report on the governance, performance and QA of identified programs and projects across the organisation.
• Work with internal stakeholders across Council to achieve a positive project culture.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the across the organisation and make a meaningful contribution to support leadership, project coordination, and the delivery of strategic outcomes.

To be considered you will have:

• Ability to work in accordance with our values and behaviours
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or related disciplines are desired. Candidates with less formal qualifications but years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience managing large, complex projects and change management aspects of projects in Agile, Waterfall and related methods, successfully delivering projects on time.
• Experience in working with, developing and improving a project management framework, related governance and quality assurance processes.
• Experience in supporting the implementation and deployment of portfolio / project management frameworks, systems and software.
• Demonstrated experience uplifting project management maturity in a complex organisation.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively engage stakeholders and communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• High-level analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and management skills to lead a high performing team.
• Desirable - Experience working in local government, implementing new ways of working.

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

• Rostered day off
• 36 hour working week
• Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements
• 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)
• 8 weeks partner leave
• Make a positive impact to your local community

To view a full list of employee benefits, please view Council's Employee Values Proposition

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Sylvia Janus - SylviaJ@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers