SALARY: $99,839.00 - 114,434.00 p.a + Super

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570

Enjoy a 35 hour working week
Flexibility through flex leave provisions
Professional career development
Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
Corporate Gym membership available
Free Parking
Are you passionate about helping projects succeed through strong governance, strategic advice and continuous improvement? Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Project Governance and Portfolio Business Partner to play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects aligned to our strategic priorities.

Working closely with Project Managers, Sponsors and stakeholders across the organisation, you will provide trusted governance and project management advice, coordinate governance and reporting processes, and contribute to building organisational project management capability.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how projects are delivered across Council, drive best practice governance, and help embed a consistent and effective Project Management Framework that enables quality outcomes for our community.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

Essential:

Strong understanding and practical application of project management methodologies and frameworks, supported by formal project management qualifications and / or equivalent professional experience, including governance processes, stage gates, change requests and reporting requirements
Highly developed stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice to Project Managers, Sponsors and senior stakeholder
Demonstrated experience in coordinating governance processes and reporting, including preparation and review of governance papers, and supporting informed decision-making
Proven ability to provide business partnering and advisory support, including reviewing and improving the quality of business cases and project artefacts
Experience working with project management systems and reporting tools, with a strong focus on data quality, consistency and usability
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements, including continuous improvement of frameworks, reporting and governance practices
Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple inputs, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes within required timeframes
Desirable:

Experience working in a portfolio, governance or strategic planning environment, including alignment to organisational planning frameworks (CSP, Delivery Program and Operational Plan)
Experience in designing or delivering capability uplift initiatives, including training, guidance materials, or Community of Practice activities.