El2 - Director, Program Management Office, Nves

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• The opportunity we have available
• Who are we looking for?

As the EL2 Director of the NVES Program Management Office, you will lead a small team of officers with skillsets in coordination, secretariat and change management. You will oversee, coordinate and report on the work of two branches (five-six sections) who are driving the establishment of the NVES within existing and new vehicle regulation systems and policies.

• Enable staff to deliver their best;
• Establish and maintain key strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders;
• Be responsible for the NVES Project Schedule and maintaining its authority across multiple streams of work;
• Coordinate reporting activities, with project leads, to maintain our accountability to and our visibility with the NVES Steering Committee;
• Develop, deliver and maintain business and risk planning, including identifying, investigating, analysing and / or mitigating potential risks to projects integrity, initiating appropriate action or escalating if necessary;
• Work closely with project leads and responsible project officers to ensure that issues are identified early and resolved or flagged in the appropriate fora;
• Develop and maintain a healthy project architecture, including the appropriate software, that can be used across multiple areas to track progress against each NVES deliverable and forward plan and monitor progress in the coming year;
• Develop and maintain a robust and fit-for-purpose record-keeping protocol that is audit-ready;
• Work flexibly, and proactive, and react quickly to changing priorities and deadlines; and
• Have demonstrated ability to manage urgent priorities and problem-solve.

Experience managing large and / or complex government projects will be seen favourably.

• RecruitAbility minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for this role include :

• Establish and maintain key strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders;
• Develop and maintain a healthy project architecture, including the appropriate software, that can be used across multiple areas to track progress against each NVES deliverable and forward plan and monitor progress in the coming year;
• Be responsible for the NVES Project Schedule and maintaining its authority across multiple streams of work;
• Coordinate reporting activities, with project leads, to maintain our accountability to and our visibility with the NVES Steering Committee;
• Provide and drive strong and healthy project management rituals, and facilitate administrative and coordination requirements across multiple sections;
• What else can we offer?
• Eligibility requirements
• Qualifications
• Formal Program Management qualifications are desirable, including the practice of Agile methods.
• How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at

• 11.59pm AEDT, Monday, 7 October 2024
• Timeline and assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Applications open : 25 September 2024

Applications close : 7 October 2024

Application shortlisting : by 14 October 2024

Further assessments : by 21 October 2024

Selection report finalised : by 31 October 2024

Offers and announcements : by 1 November 2024

The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.