Senior Manager Delivery Assurance and Portfolio Health

at Australia Post
Published April 21, 2025
Location Richmond, Australia
Category Management  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Help us deliver like never before
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

About the opportunity
This newly created, transformational role presents a rare opportunity to uplift delivery capability and influence how value is realised across our enterprise. If you're passionate about driving strategic outcomes, embedding fit-for-purpose frameworks, and mentoring delivery teams to deliver with confidence and pace, this could be your next big career move.

Positioned at the centre of project assurance for a large and diverse portfolio, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we deliver change, helping to embed modern delivery practices, uplift ways of working, and foster a culture focused on agility, outcomes and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior leaders and delivery teams, you’ll provide trusted guidance, tailored coaching, and proactive support to ensure we deliver the right outcomes, the right way. If you're ready to lead with purpose and be part of Australia Post's next chapter, this is your moment to make a lasting impact.

What you’ll deliver with us

A robust and practical delivery assurance framework that supports both traditional and contemporary ways of working
Strategic oversight and guidance to ensure projects and programs align with enterprise goals and deliver measurable value
Early identification of delivery risks and proactive support to uplift project health and confidence
Trusted, practical advice to senior leaders on project investments, resource optimisation, and delivery strategy
A culture of continuous improvement by mentoring delivery teams and encouraging innovation in approach and execution
Meaningful delivery metrics and insights that drive smarter decision-making and systemic improvement
A One Team approach, working collaboratively across the enterprise to embed new ways of working and strengthen delivery capability

About you

A proven track record of leading complex, high-value projects from strategy through to execution
Extensive experience with project assurance, delivery frameworks, and risk mitigation
Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, you know how to spot opportunities and assess impact
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, from the exec table to the project floor
A mindset of curiosity and growth, you’re passionate about building capability and delivering meaningful outcomes
Experience in both traditional and agile delivery, and a desire to champion new ways of working

How we’ll deliver for you

Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, with people of all ages, genders and walks of life
We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together
Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose

We're delivering together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace.

Direct Link to Apply: jobs.auspost.com.au