Project Lead, Field Support

at  Electoral Commission

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

• Lead the successful achievement of planned election project objectives, by taking responsibility for:
• identifying and communicating with members of their project team including subject matter experts
• tracking and reporting on project progress
• monitoring the project budget
• identifying and managing resources efficiently
• assessing and mitigating risks and escalating as required
• proactively managing communications with project stakeholders
• ensuring quality and on-time delivery
• managing procurement, contracts, and vendors (if applicable)
• maintaining project documentation and providing regular reports on progress to the Program Manager
• Meet regularly with the Program Manager and provide progress updates of other relevant matters, such as issues, risks or opportunities raised by other Project Leads.
• Proactively engage with other Project Leads to maintain awareness and sharing of relevant data and information.
• As required, provide quality assurance updates and reports to Election Delivery Board regarding their project based on time, quality, cost, and risks.
• As required and after consultation with the Program Manager, Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and HR, submit Project Change Requests if planned objectives are changing and/or it requires a change in resourcing.
• Manage the function designed to provide support, advice and expertise to dispersed electoral staff during all phases of the State General election in October 2024 from the ECQ’s office at Waterfront Place, Brisbane.
• Supporting other election delivery projects as required.

• Leads strategically: Thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system.
• Makes insightful decisions: Makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context. Remains composed during high-stakes situations, supporting the team to recognise gaps in information and seek advice to enable a prompt and considered response.
• Builds enduring relationships: Builds and sustains relationships to enable to collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes.
• Drives accountability and outcomes: Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency.
• Demonstrates sound governance: Maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk management