Ongoing Full Time Location: Eveleigh / Flexible working arrangements. A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months. Competitive remuneration ranging from $139,787 to $161,663 plus super & annual leave loading. An exciting opportunity to contribute to Australia's largest and most comprehensive ICT environments that supports world class education by joining a dynamic team within NSW Department of Education where you can be part of significant investments in driving and accelerating innovation to enrich student learning by delivering meaningful technology change to NSW public schools and support services. NSW Department of Education is seeking a talented professional to lead the Portfolio Services - governance, assurance and reporting team covering all IT initiatives within the department. This is an opportunity to work within a recently re-moulded Planning, Performance and Delivery function to provide effective oversight of the technology project portfolio ensuring meaningful, quality outcomes are delivered to NSW public schools, learning centres and support services. This is an exciting time to join the team and shape the future of IT portfolio management within the Operations Division. About the role The Manager, Quality & Assurance oversees portfolio and project assurance, governance, and reporting for IT projects within the IT Directorate's Portfolio Services team. This role ensures clear and thorough compliance within established delivery standards and frameworks. You will directly lead a small team and influence the broader project community to ensure technology programs are consistently delivered to a high standard, influencing quality outcomes. For further information please click here to view the role description. About you We are seeking a dynamic candidate who embodies strategic thinking and a results-driven approach, with a strong foundation in governance frameworks and project management best practices. The successful individual will engage collaboratively with a diverse array of staff and key stakeholders to assess portfolio, program, and project outcomes, ensuring the effective achievement of all project delivery milestones. You will play a vital role in fostering and maintaining robust relationships with project teams and executive sponsors, effectively communicating project updates and requirements to ensure alignment and satisfaction. Your ability to navigate complex interactions while maintaining a high level of accuracy will be essential in driving successful project outcomes. Highly organised and can manage high volume, complex changing priorities. Strong management communication and collaboration skills to work cohesively with stakeholders to deliver results. Ability to work with a team autonomously. Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people. Essential requirements of the role Relevant tertiary qualification in business, IT or related discipline. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education . Benefits Flexible working arrangements. 35 hour working week. Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions. Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth. How to apply Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the following pre-screening questions below: Detail your experience in project assurance and governance, providing specific example/s of how you have been effective in these roles. How have you fostered positive collaboration and participation among project and portfolio management stakeholders? Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application. If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application. All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'. Note: The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check. As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC's validity (up to 5 years) Closing date: 27 October 2024 at 11:59pm. For role enquiries please contact Tiffany Tan at tiffany.tan1det.nsw.edu.au We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( dandidet.nsw.edu.au ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.