Join an independent government agency responsible for managing a vital river basin across multiple states and territories. This role within the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (ePMO) supports the smooth delivery and governance of projects that shape the future of the Basin and its communities, including First Nations peoples.

If you have experience in project, program, portfolio, or change management, and are motivated by delivering real outcomes across complex portfolios, this role offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your skills will directly support critical investment decisions.

The Opportunity

This position offers a chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of project management within the organisation. You will be involved in implementing a new project management system to strengthen governance and delivery standards across key investments.

With the agency’s project management maturity still developing, your expertise, particularly experience in central PMO functions, will be highly valued. You’ll have the opportunity to help define what an effective project management office looks like for the organisation moving forward, including how best to align with strategic priorities and deliver outcomes.

Located across multiple offices (Canberra, Adelaide, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Murray Bridge or Albury) this role embraces flexibility and encourages applications from candidates based in regional locations.

Your work will have direct relevance to the communities and environments connected to the Basin.

You will:

• Support development and promotion of best practice change delivery standards across the organisation
• Analyse project and change data to produce meaningful insights and advice for leadership
• Assist in project delivery assurance reviews to improve outcomes and project management maturity
• Help prioritise new investments to align with the agency’s strategic goals
• Engage with diverse stakeholders to align change activities with organisational objectives

The Role

Reporting to the EL1 Enterprise Portfolio Management and Change Management Leads, you will play a key role in the oversight, governance, and assurance of the MDBA’s investment portfolio.

Your focus will be on monitoring project health, analysing change impacts, and supporting governance activities that enable successful delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Gathering, organising, and analysing project and change management data
• Developing clear, accurate reports and recommendations on portfolio and change performance
• Supporting assurance reviews and capability-building initiatives to enhance project outcomes
• Assisting with portfolio prioritisation and change impact assessments
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of project and change management tools and methodologies

The Ideal Person

You bring strong experience in project, program, portfolio, or change management, paired with excellent analytical and communication skills.

You are detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Your collaborative approach and stakeholder engagement skills enable you to work productively across teams and disciplines.

You will have:

• A solid understanding of project, program, portfolio or change management principles and practices
• Proven data management and analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication tailored to diverse audiences
• The ability to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a virtual team across multiple locations
• A high degree of personal accountability and adaptability

Baseline security clearance is preferred, but the agency can assist the right candidate to obtain it. Australian citizenship is mandatory for the role.

Salary / Rate

• $70/hr – $80/hr + 12% Super
• 12-month Labour Hire contract with potential 6-month extension
• Hybrid work arrangements with flexibility on location - remote options considered
• Open to candidates based in Canberra, Adelaide, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Murray Bridge, or Albury
• Available as a non-ongoing APS contract for the right person
• Baseline security clearance preferred, but sponsorship may be available for the right candidate

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Shakhovskaya on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20837

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.