Manager Project Management Office, Clerk Grade 9/10, Wollongong

• Full time, ongoing role, based in Wollongong
• Exciting opportunity to work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
• Build program and project management capability in a dynamic environment
• Provide governance assurance and oversight to a diverse portfolio of programs and projects using a variety of delivery methodologies.

About the opportunity

The Manager Project Management Office (PMO) leads the PMO to support and enable the governance and execution of a diverse portfolio of programs and projects. This role provides portfolio, program and project reporting and governance, builds project management capability and also directly oversees the NSW SES delivery framework. The Manager PMO supports the development, implementation and evaluation of complex projects, ensuring governance and methodology supports achievement of project outcomes and organisational objectives. The role supervises a small team that facilitates and advises inter-dependent programs and projects to ensure consistency, alignment with organisational goals and effective delivery.

About the NSW SES

Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.
Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.

The NSW SES serves the community as the lead agency for Floods, Storms and Tsunamis. We are recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation in NSW. Our volunteers are highly skilled, experienced, and well- trained in the wide variety of roles they perform.

With over 10,000 volunteers we are committed to protecting and supporting the diverse communities of NSW. Learn more here

About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

• able to demonstrate experience in contemporary portfolio reporting and governance;
• able to demonstrate extensive experience in all aspects of program and project management using both waterfall and agile methods appropriately;
• adept in developing and maintaining stakeholder engagement;
• experienced in building project and program and project management capability in others.

What we can offer you

• Fitness Passport
• LinkedIn Learning
• Member Assist Program for free confidential counselling support
• Flu vaccine program.

• You will enjoy a 35-hour work week, with the potential for flexible work arrangements such as a nine-day fortnight or a four-day work week depending on the requirements of the role and operational needs.
• You can enjoy a hybrid work environment, primarily in the office and time working from home.
• Attractive salary range of $125,693 to $138,510 plus 11.5% superannuation and leave loading.
• Our work is meaningful and rewarding. The SES’s mission is saving lives and creating safer communities, and you can be an important part of our work.
• We have attractive leave entitlements including parental, sick, flex and recreation leave.
• We care about our people. We have Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services to support our people and operational and leadership training and development opportunities to develop our people. Some of these include:

You Belong Here

• We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We want our people to reflect the diverse community we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. We want to know what this looks like for you so we can support your success at work.
• If you require reasonable adjustments, we are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] for confidential advice on options.

How to apply

Your application should include as separate attachments:

• A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role;
• Responses to each of the targeted questions (maximum of one page per answer); and
• An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role

Targeted Questions

1. Provide an example of when you have led a complex program of work which suffered a significant setback. How did you work with others and engage with stakeholders to bring the program back on track?
2. Describe how in a previous role you have developed the project management skills of your team and others to optimise program and project outcomes for your organisation.

Want to know more?

If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Lindsey Allen [email protected]

The role description is available here

Talent Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. Further information here

Applications close: Monday 16 June 2025 at 11:55pm