Pmo Lead (Remote)

Pmo Lead | Ambulance Victoria | Australia

At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time’ to life. 

We are seeking a Project Management Office (PMO) Lead. The PMO Lead is key in improving project delivery by creating and maintaining a standardized project management system, which includes necessary processes, policies, and tools. This position will manage the Business Technology and Programs (BTP) project management practices and follow the ePMO methodology. The PMO Lead will oversee project portfolios and programs within BTP, collaborating closely with other department leaders to ensure that a consistent project management approach is adopted throughout the organization. 

This Full Time, permanent position is an integral part of the Delivery and Customer Engagement Department. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Blackburn in line with our hybrid working model. 

About the role

Reporting to the Director, Delivery & Customer Engagement, responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic oversight for project management and monitor interdependences across the portfolio, including liaising with the ePMO and other business stakeholders
• Ensure quality assurance and control in the project management system
• Partner with the ePMO to improve project delivery and governance
• Provide high level support and advice to the BTP Leadership Team in portfolio prioritisation, reporting and tracking
• Model leadership attributes and provide leadership in the application of project and program governance 

About you

To be considered for this position you will possess:

• A postgraduate degree or relevant industry certification (or progress toward) with high level relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training & sound experience (preferably in a PMO, Project / Program Management related field)
• High level written and oral communication skills including negotiation, presentation (both written and oral) skills and the ability to synthesise and communicate complex data and information
• Proven ability to work independently with a high level of strategic thinking, business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in program or portfolio management and a demonstrated history of successfully delivering projects, programs and/or portfolios
• Experience in Microsoft Project Online, MS Project scheduling and dashboard reporting such as Power BI or similar 

For a full list of position requirements and selection criteria please view the position description. 

Working at Ambulance Victoria

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking. 

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people’s skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community.  If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you! 

Important information

By applying for a position, you agree to undertake an assessment of any Secondary Employment or outside interests, in line with AV’s Secondary Employment procedure. This is required to ensure there is no perceived or actual conflict of interest for AV should you be successful and commence in the role. 

Successful applicants will need to be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks. 

This position is classified AV5 under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021. 

The position description can be found on the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au.

How to apply

Your application is an integral part of the selection process and should include: 

• Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
• Current resume
• A separate document individually addressing the key selection criteria from the position description 

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEDT on Tuesday 26 November 2024. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers Centre website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

For further information, please refer to ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria‘. For any further queries please contact recruitment via recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or 03 9840 3653.

At all levels of our organisation a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people. 

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