Summary:Two roles available!Client - Australian Electoral CommissionRate & term - $150 per hour including Super | 12 month initial contract | 12 month extension optionLocation & work arrangements - Must be located in Canberra | Hybrid working 2-3 days in officeSecurity Clearance - Must be an Australian Citizen | Must be able to obtain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Clearance (https://www.agsva.gov.au/about/security-clearance-definitions)The Funding and Disclosure Reform Program was established to enable the AEC to implement and administer legislative amendments to the Commonwealth Funding and Disclosure Scheme (the Scheme) as set out in Part XX of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Electoral Act) to increase transparency and accountability in Australia’s electoral system. The Program is made up of three branches – the Program Management Office Branch, the Regulatory Enablement Branch, and the Technology Delivery Branch – that will work together to uplift the AEC’s regulatory capability by designing, building and implementing new processes, resourcing, tools, systems and technology to successfully administer the Scheme.Key duties and responsibilitiesWorking with limited direction and reasonable collaboration, lead a small team(s) to develop plans and schedules ensuring the project/work packages delivers value aligned with the AEC’s methodologies and business need.Managing allocated program/project resources to execute deliverables on time, within budget and to a high quality against scope.Leading agile ceremonies/team meetings (i.e. as a Scrum Master), effectively identifying and resolving issues, helping to remove impediments, and effectively mitigating and managing risk within agreed tolerances.Communicating effectively with peers and AEC executives to ensure alignment, seek engagement and feedback and highlight successes.Cultivating and maintaining strategic professional relationships with business and, potentially, vendor partners and representatives from other government agencies.Contributing to portfolio/program management and governance practices, including preparing reports and other documentation; assisting with recruitment and procurement activities; and assisting to coordinate business engagement activities.Coaching and mentoring AEC staff as directed in their professional development to uplift organisational capability within the program/project context.Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time-to-time.Essential criteriaThe buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a 5,000 character summary response addressing the following essential and desirable criteria. Greater emphasis must be placed on the essential criteria.Essential Criteria:Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing ICT projects to deliver to time, cost, quality, and scope.Ability to foster team culture and lead small teams, including providing clear direction, effectively oversighting tasks and coaching to build high performance.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with influence, effectively interpret and synthesise technical information, and interact with people with diverse backgrounds and levels of seniority.Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strategic relationships and manage expectations across varied stakeholder groups.Ability to conduct critical analysis and use available information and professional judgement to solve complex problems and implement pragmatic solutions.Ability to effectively manage high volumes of work and competing priorities, including the ability to adapt and respond to change and manage changing team and stakeholder needs.Desirable criteria:Tertiary qualifications or industry recognised certification in Management, Project Management, or a similar field.Demonstrated work experience managing/delivering large-scale ICT transformation programs/projects in an Australian Government settingIndustry recognised certification or demonstrated work experience in Agile ways of working, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and/or SCRUM.Proficiency in using a range of commercial off the shelf and bespoke ICT systems and applications including, but not limited to, the Microsoft Suite, Azure DevOps, Miro and Service Now.About Arctic Fox:We are a panel supplier into the Federal Government's Digital Marketplace. We leverage our practical experience and expertise in business and technology transformation to source and place exceptional people across all Federal Government Departments. As practising Project Delivery professionals we have a genuine understanding and appreciation for the work that our contractors undertake. We provide end to end contract management including payroll and insurance.We provide holistic support for candidates throughout the unique application process for Federal Government opportunities. This includes:Completing a collaborative review of the client brief with each candidate to ensure that the candidate is suitable for the opportunity.Undertaking a thorough review of selection criteria responses to provide feedback, insight, guidance and editing services.Being open and transparent with information regarding margins and on costs - we provide an open costbook for all candidates to give you assurance that excessive margins are not being placed on top of your contracted rate.Learn more www.arcticfox.net
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