About the Department of EducationWe contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.The RoleThe Executive Level 1 Project Adviser is responsible for supporting Project Office processes and functions to improve the maturity of the department's project-based delivery. The Project Adviser is responsible for providing assistance and guidance to the department's Senior Responsible Officers and project teams in using proper management and oversight practices. The Project Advisor will work alongside the Director, Project Office, to ensure that the department's Executive and governance forums get accurate reports on the status, development, problems, and risks of each project, to monitor the portfolio's performance effectively. Duties and ResponsibilitiesDuties of the Project Advisor may include the following: Ensuring consistent use of project management practices, processes and tools that help and enable the successful completion of projects. Overseeing project reporting under the Project Management Framework to give a portfolio view of project activity. Leading analysis of project reporting to inform a portfolio view, and identifying relevant issues that need attention. Providing secretariat support for the ICT Committee, and Project and Investment Committee, ensuring processes are effective and meet the needs of committee members. Overseeing internal communications material to keep the department updated on changes to the project management processes, framework and support functions available. Building collaborative and supportive relationships with Senior Responsible Officers, Project Managers and other stakeholders; providing coaching, training, and support to improve the department's project and program management capability. Developing a view of project practice management health to ensure that information about project deliverables, risks and issues is of a suitable quality. Executive Level 1Canberra, ACT$120,636 - $133,328About the Department of EducationWe contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.The RoleThe Executive Level 1 Project Adviser is responsible for supporting Project Office processes and functions to improve the maturity of the department's project-based delivery. The Project Adviser is responsible for providing assistance and guidance to the department's Senior Responsible Officers and project teams in using proper management and oversight practices. The Project Advisor will work alongside the Director, Project Office, to ensure that the department's Executive and governance forums get accurate reports on the status, development, problems, and risks of each project, to monitor the portfolio's performance effectively. Duties and ResponsibilitiesDuties of the Project Advisor may include the following: Ensuring consistent use of project management practices, processes and tools that help and enable the successful completion of projects. Overseeing project reporting under the Project Management Framework to give a portfolio view of project activity. Leading analysis of project reporting to inform a portfolio view, and identifying relevant issues that need attention. Providing secretariat support for the ICT Committee, and Project and Investment Committee, ensuring processes are effective and meet the needs of committee members. Overseeing internal communications material to keep the department updated on changes to the project management processes, framework and support functions available. Building collaborative and supportive relationships with Senior Responsible Officers, Project Managers and other stakeholders; providing coaching, training, and support to improve the department's project and program management capability. Developing a view of project practice management health to ensure that information about project deliverables, risks and issues is of a suitable quality. How to ApplyTo apply for this position, please submit your application in our online recruitment system. You will need to:Provide a summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.Upload your ResumeProvide contact details for 2 Referees.The APS work level standards are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level. We encourage you to review these when writing your application.Eligibility Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it. Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.How to apply for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APSC Guide) Opens in new window Privacy Statement - Application Form Opens in new window Job Information Pack Opens in new window Start your application by clicking the "begin" button.#J-18808-Ljbffr
