Director – Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO)

$188k - $210K + super | Permanent Position | Hybrid Work (2 days WFH)

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is seeking a strategic and visionary leader to head its Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO). This is a rare executive opportunity to drive enterprise -wide initiatives and deliver major projects that support the democratic process in Victoria.

About the Role

As Director – Enterprise Project Management, you will report to the Chief Financial Officer and lead a high-performing team responsible for the strategic oversight, governance, and delivery of the organisation’s major project portfolio. You’ll work closely with senior executives and stakeholders to ensure projects are aligned with strategic objectives, operational cycles, and community outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading strategic planning, prioritisation, and execution of major projects.

Overseeing project governance frameworks, change management, and benefit realisation.

Providing high-level advice to executive leadership and governance committees.

Building project management capability across the organisation.

Driving culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About you:

You are a seasoned executive with:

Extensive experience leading enterprise-level PMOs in complex, high-stakes environments

Accreditation in Project Management methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Agile) and change management.

Strong strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities.

A track record of delivering multi-year, high budget programs with measurable impact.

The ability to influence, coach, and build capacity across diverse teams.

You bring a collaborative mindset, resilience, and a passion for electoral integrity and democratic fairness. Experience in, regulatory and government environments will be highly regarded.

Why Join us:

This is an executive opportunity to contribute to a high performing purpose-driven organisation that plays a vital role in delivering State and local government elections. The VEC is responsible for promoting public awareness and understanding of electoral issues whilst maintaining a supporting environment that encourages professional development and provides opportunities.

We offer:

Meaningful impact – Contribute to outcomes that support fairness and public trust.

Executive influence – Shape strategy and lead major change initiatives.

Growth and development – a change to prove your skills at the executive level.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, please email Jordan Perez at [email protected] with:

A one-page cover letter outlining your relevant experience

An updated copy of your CV