Acendre | Assistant Director - Digital Program Management, Executive Level 1, National Measurement Institute

Assistant Director - Digital Program Management, Executive Level 1, National Measurement Institute Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Darwin Applications close 6 February 2025 About the Department The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:
Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions Investing in science and technology Strengthening the resources sector. The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.
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About the team The National Measurement Institute, a Division within the Department of Industry, Science & Resources, is seeking an Assistant Director (EL1) to lead NMI's newly established Digital Program Management Office.
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is the Australian Government's national measurement authority. Australians rely on measurement every day to stay safe and healthy, to be confident they get what they pay for, and to level the playing field for business. NMI's sovereign measurement capabilities underpin these outcomes for Australians, contributing to a Future Made in Australia and maintaining national and international confidence in Australian goods and services. Our work spans the economy, delivering over $800 million annually in direct benefits to Australians and Australian industry. NMI also administers the regulatory framework for measurement which supports around $1.4 trillion of economic activity in Australia each year. NMI is an integral part of Australia's critical scientific infrastructure, supporting the government's objectives in a wide range of sectors, including in manufacturing, health, food safety, trade, the environment, defence, energy, the integrity of sport and law enforcement.
About the Strategy and Operations branch The branch's remit is wide and includes leading NMI's cross-branch activities in the areas of policy development, ministerial and government relations, digital transformation, stakeholder engagement, communications, workforce capability, change management, international relations, and work health and safety. The branch coordinates NMI's input to policymakers across Government, leads much of the division's involvement in budget processes, and ensures the successes of NMI's expert scientists are clearly communicated to decision makers and the public.
The opportunity This is a Non-Ongoing role for 12 months. There may be an opportunity for extension or conversion to Ongoing employment.
As part of the Digital Transformation's section's responsibility to oversee NMI's ICT budget, a new Digital Program Management Office (DPMO) is being established. The DPMO will oversee the assurance, risk, financial, change management and benefits management of NMI's ICT spend.
This DPMO Lead will provide leadership and expertise across the DPMO functions including project management, scheduling, coordination, secretariat, stakeholder engagement, financial management, change management and benefits management. This role would be well suited to someone that has experience in a Program/Project Management Office, can organise themselves and others well, is comfortable engaging across a wide range of stakeholders, has some exposure to ICT project management including risk, assurance and benefits management, change management and is comfortable working in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
What's in it for you? You will work with an experienced and easy-going EL2 director You will gain considerable PMO experience with a focus on digital governance You will learn about the National Measurement Institute's unique and fascinating role in the Australian economy You will gain leadership experience including the opportunity to act at the EL2 level when required You can work flexibly in any of the DISR / NMI offices across Australia Our ideal candidate Our ideal candidates will have the following skills, capabilities, and experience:
Australian Public Service governance experience including an understanding of the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) obligations for ICT projects Project / program management experience, ideally with experience in overseeing ICT projects; Financial skills, including budget management for projects; Understanding and experience with risk, assurance, change management and benefits management across a project or program of work; Secretariat experience with excellent organisation and coordination skills; Experience with procurement processes, including preparing procurement documentation; Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to craft PowerPoint presentations; Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; A flexible and adaptable approach and comfortable working in a dynamic environment; Ability to lead projects, tasks and meetings to ensure collaborative and effective outcomes Please note: This is not an IT role. A specific IT background or deep technical IT skills are neither required, nor necessary. Ideal candidates will have personal drive and integrity in the context of the APS values, NMI values (Inclusive, Innovative, Accountable, Adaptable, Influential and Strategic) and code of conduct.
Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.
What you will do Reporting to the Director, Digital Strategy, your duties may include:
Leading the development or revising the PMO's Benefits Management Plan, Risk Management Plan, Change Management Plan and Assurance Plan. Coordinating ICT project status reports including updating financial positions, highlighting risks, and supporting ICT project reporting requirements to NMI Executive Engaging and collaborating with the Department's IT division, including relevant IT project and product leads Leading and coordinating change management activities Supporting the development of baseline data for benefits tracking Developing plans, schedules, meeting agendas and briefings for the Digital Transformation section and Strategy & Operations Branch Supporting procurement processes and relevant contract management within the Section Contributing to the Section's overall objectives while also being flexible to be able to support new priorities that might emerge within the Branch or NMI more generally. Providing secretariat support for NMI's ICT Transformation Program Board Eligibility To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.
Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Notes Remote working arrangements are available at the discretion of the business area.
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.
Application information Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.
Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.
Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).
Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.
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