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.
About the Role
As Director, EPMO, 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.
How to apply
All applicants must submit:
* An updated copy of your CV.
* A one-page cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
* Candidates who are progressed will be required to provide a separate document with responses to Key Selection Criteria (KSC) 6.1 - 6.5 (inclusive) as listed in the position description.
* The VEC is partnering with Hays Recruitment for this process. Applications received via Careers.Vic will be provided to Hays for assessment.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 1 September 2025.
Contact details
For further information please contact Jordan Perez via jordan.perez@hays.com.au.
Other information
We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces with the people we employ, and at the ballot box with the people we serve. We aim to create a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and safe for all. We understand that candidates may need adjustments in the recruitment process and/or workplace. For any questions or request for accommodations, please e-mail PeopleMailbox@vec.vic.gov.au Successful applicants will be required to satisfy character clearance requirements, including but not limited to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and working with children check. In accordance with Section 17A of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC may ask applicants to disclose specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Learn more about disclosing political activities.
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