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Description
This senior position is responsible for facilitating the PMO Centre of Excellence and Portfolio Management functions. This includes promoting a culture of transparency and continuous improvement, training and educating staff across all levels, sharing best practices, and enabling effective prioritisation, governance, and resource allocation to meet strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Coordinator - Project and Change Management Office, this role will deliver the PMO Operating Model and Charter and is expected to show a high degree of initiative and independence.
What's On Offer
* A base salary ranging from $119,030 per annum with competency-based increments up to $132,348 per annum, plus 12% super.
* 70 hour, 9 day fortnight.
* Maximum-term contract until 30 August 2029.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance.
* Generous employment conditions (click here for more).
We Are Seeking
* Ability to provide tailored guidance, advice, and training to Council staff and executives in the implementation and use of project and portfolio management frameworks, processes, and systems.
* Strong program and project management abilities to develop, maintain, and improve Council's project and portfolio management frameworks, processes, and systems.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills to create consensus, resolve disputes, and broker agreement.
* Exceptional organisational skills for developing and administering training and mentoring programs.
* Excellent communication and change management skills to engage colleagues and management.
* Highly developed written communication skills.
About Us
* Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
* The Tweed offers a lifestyle near water, in a rainforest, or on a farm.
* Tweed Shire Council promotes employment equity and diversity, providing workplace adjustments and flexible work options.
* Named the 2021 Employer of Choice by Professionals Australia.
Location
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Application Deadline
Monday 1 September 2025 at 9:00am (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Selection Timeline
Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Thursday 4 September 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Thursday 11 September 2025.
How to Apply
Use your own email address. Prepare your Resume and answer all questions below before submitting your application.
Essential Criteria
* Interest in working at Tweed Shire Council and enthusiasm for this role.
* Extensive experience in a similar role.
* Relevant qualification or certification.
* Strong program and project management skills, including managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communication.
* Change management experience and success in organisational improvement.
Desirable
* Experience with different project management systems and frameworks.
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