IT Project Manager

at  Fair Work Ombudsman

• Ongoing Executive Level 1 Opportunity
• Position available in Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne
  We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager across our Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne CBD office locations. The role is a full-time position however flexible working conditions are available. Offers will be based on candidate performance and operational requirements.

WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY ABOUT US

We are one of the most engaged and high performing agencies in Australia; consistently scoring above average on employee engagement and wellbeing when surveyed against other APS agencies. 95% of Technology branch staff members believe strongly in the purpose and objectives of our agency up 11% from APS overall.

ABOUT THE BRANCH

The Technology Branch is responsible for delivering and maintaining secure, stable, reliable, and modern internal and external facing systems that support OFWO business areas to deliver OFWO’s functions to the highest standard. Our IT infrastructure is provided under a Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
We are currently seeking a highly self-motived and experienced Assistant Director to undertake the role of Project Manager to manage and deliver IT projects/programs in accordance with the agency’s Project Management Framework (PMF) and other related polices, processes and procedures.

TYPICAL DUTIES

The Assistant Director, IT Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of complex technology related projects requiring high level of engagement and relationship management with internal and external stakeholders. The Assistant Director, IT Project Manager will be managing the delivery of IT projects, will assist with and contribute to business-as-usual service delivery outputs that align to the strategic and operational outcomes for the branch.

The duties of this role include, but, are not limited to:

• Lead, manage, deliver and monitor IT projects in accordance with the agency Project Management Framework (PMF) and other related policies, procedures and processes
• Collaborate, coordinate and consult with other teams on potential IT investments, initiatives and business drivers that may require specific input and expertise
• Undertake risk assessment and risk management activities for IT projects or programs
• Design and implement effective stakeholder engagement and communications strategies for all project stages
• Oversee and analyse project outputs, aims and objectives
• Monitor program outcomes and analyse against budget specifications
• Report on program outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate the use of specialist project service providers, including contractors and consultants.
• Evaluate specialist proposals from contractors, select contractors and manage consultant/contractor providers
• Review and clear briefs
• Support the Director, Customer & Collaboration as required
• Support the development of branch implementation plans and associated key activities to meet team outcomes.

The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman (OFWO) is an independent statutory office established by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act). Our functions outline the responsibilities we have as set by the Fair Work Act and other legislation to achieve our purpose:

• provide education, assistance, advice and guidance to employers, employees, outworkers, outworker entities and organisations
• promote and monitor compliance with workplace laws
• inquire into and investigate breaches of the Fair Work Act
• take appropriate enforcement action
• perform our statutory functions efficiently, effectively, economically and ethically

Under broad direction, the key capabilities/skills for the role include:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A positive and collaborative mindset with a focus on developing strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Considerable IT project management experience with a demonstrated ability to achieve results
• A demonstrated understanding of IT project management processes.
• Initiative, sound judgement and the demonstrated ability to take personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work.
• Sound problem solving skills, with the ability to work through issues to resolution within an Agile software development environment.
• Experience in staff supervision, leading teams and managing contractors