Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

• Parramatta and Sydney CBD
• Temporary 12 months with possible extension - Full-Time (35 HPW)
• Clerk Grade 11-12, base salary ($149,739 - $173,174), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Lead to guide project teams in the successful delivery of complex programs and projects. This role provides both strategic and operational support including operational reporting, budget management, risk and issue tracking, quality control, governance and post project benefits tracking and reporting

What you'll do

We are seeking a proactive and strategic PMO Lead to help shape and drive the successful delivery of high impact programs and projects across the organisation.

You will also ….

• Lead the development and implementation of consistent project management practices to support effective delivery and reduce risk.
• Ensure robust financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes are in place to support transparency and accountability.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish tailored governance frameworks and manage risks and issues.
• Promote project and program management capability across the organisation through guidance, support, and inclusive leadership.

Essentail Requirements

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

What we're looking for

In this role, you'll lead with purpose, applying your expertise in operational reporting, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement to ensure program/projects are delivered efficiently, effectively, and with lasting impact.

• Proven Project Leadership - Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stream projects in a government or justice sector environment.

• Strategic Planning & Delivery - Strong capability in aligning project planning with strategic reform objectives and managing delivery against scope, time, and budget.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders, including judicial officers, legal professionals, and operational teams.
• Governance & Risk Management - Skilled in applying structured governance frameworks and proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Digital Transformation Insight - Understanding of digital service delivery in justice settings, with a focus on user-centred design and technology-enabled reform.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

1. Can you describe a time when you led a multi-stream digital project in a complex stakeholder environment, such as the justice sector? How did you ensure alignment across teams and maintain delivery momentum? (400 words)

1. How have you applied structured governance and risk management frameworks to support successful delivery of digital transformation initiatives in a public sector context? (400 words)

Applications close Thursday, 7 August 2025 (11:59pm AEST).

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact Emily Simmons | Project Officer on 8757 1192 or via [email protected]

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Paola Piña | Talent Acquisition Officer, via [email protected]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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