As the Director Program Management Office, you will be responsible for overseeing the program / project performance, finance and cost estimation, governance and risk and planning and scheduling functions.

What you'll do

• Provide high level resource management capability and effective budget management skills in a public sector environment to drive sustainability and high performance. Lead a Program Management team in alignment with the Public Service Values as a high performing team where staff understand their roles and contribution to Queensland Health objectives and are supported and valued in their work.
• Lead the development, management and implementation of a program of work with numerous interdependent ICT projects against their respective project plan and take the lead role in progressing remedial and corrective action where progress falls outside of agreed parameters.
• Provide strategic oversight of the assessment, analysis, documentation, development, scheduling and implementation planning of large and complex ICT programs / projects, including the evaluation of risks inherent in proposed implementations.
• Provide strategic leadership and expert advice to ensure programs / projects are managed in accordance with best practice guidelines and Queensland Health's formal Project Management (PM) approach and methodologies to ensure project outcomes are achieved

About you

• High level program/project management skills, with the ability to achieve successful program outcomes.
• Experience in successfully providing program and project leadership in a large and complex organisation
• Proven ability to lead and mentor multi-disciplinary program and project teams.
• High level negotiation, consultation, facilitation and written and oral communication skills for use in a complex project environment.
• Expertise in, and application of, appropriate project management methodologies, and an ability to promote and provide advice on the use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies and tools.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds. Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.