Scyne Advisory | Senior Associates And Managers, Canberra | Portfolio And Program Management

One purpose, one practice We are public purpose specialists who support governments and their agencies to deliver services to Australians, helping government to build more resilient, equitable, secure, and prosperous communities. One purpose, one practice. We are guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics.
Our purpose-driven professionals provide clients with access to the skills and capabilities to support the delivery of government agendas and public purpose projects, with specialist teams across Strategy & Transformation, Finance, Risk & Cyber, Data & Digital and Infrastructure & Property, nationally.
The Team In times of change and disruption, our experienced Strategy & Transformation consultants work closely with government clients to identify the best ways to adapt, implement effective solutions, and support their teams through the transition. We bring valuable insights and practical strategies to help navigate these challenges smoothly and successfully. By combining our diverse strategy and public policy experience with our functional workforce, transformation design and operations expertise, we offer an unparalleled depth of public sector capability.
Within our Strategy & Transformation capability, our Portfolio & Program Management team helps clients design, accelerate and manage delivery of their most important programs of work. We bring strong technical skills and extensive portfolio, program and project management (P3M) experience. We combine this with strategy and design expertise to help our clients translate strategy and policy into actionable programs and portfolios of work, supported by effective delivery teams and ways of working.
The Role Do you want to make a difference working with government clients and using your experience in portfolio, program or project management? As an experienced client-facing consultant at Scyne Advisory, you'll lead key workstreams focused on delivering agreed client outcomes. You will have a clear understanding of the objectives of the engagement and will drive the design and delivery activities needed to create high quality client deliverables and contribute to a positive client experience.
In this role you would focus on working with our Federal Government and Defence clients and will create value by:
Leading the development of key client deliverables or streams of work Applying your knowledge in portfolio, program, or project management to our clients' most impactful initiatives Solving client problems by conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, including client interviews and workshops, document reviews and the presentation of our findings and recommendations. Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, project teams, and within our business. Assisting in business development activities such as development of proposals, internal account team initiatives, and thought leadership development. Taking ownership of your professional growth (and that of your teams) through the sharing of experiences, development of technical skills and career management advice. Living the values that underpin Scyne Advisory About You Aligned to our values, you're collaborative in nature and love working in and celebrating as a team. You respect and care for your colleagues and are curious about others' views and reflect on the impact we have on others.
You have a growth mindset. You're interested in asking questions to challenge our thinking and love new ideas and trying new things. You're curious about and able to put yourself in clients' shoes; you earn and value the trust placed in us.
You're someone who does what you say you'll do, and you do the right thing when no-one is looking. You call it when you feel something isn't quite right.
What you will bring to the position: Relevant technical experience, such as project and program management, PMO, or change management (experience in other roles will also be considered) Project management certifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, AgilePM, Professional Scrum Master or SAFe are highly desirable Proven experience working with Federal Government, Defence or other public sector organisations Strong communications and interpersonal skills Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Proactive mindset and proven ability to quickly pick up new concepts. Proven ability to manage streams of work or small teams to develop key deliverables If you are passionate about setting up and shaping new projects or programs of work and making sure they're implemented effectively, we'd love to hear from you and invite you to join our dynamic team at Scyne Advisory.
Please note: To support our clients, this role will require a minimum Baseline or NV1 security clearance. Candidates with an existing NV1 or higher (for Defence) or Baseline security clearance are strongly preferred. If required, Scyne will assist you in obtaining this clearance so long as you meet the essential requirements: .
Benefits Market leading Parental Leave : Allows either carer to take 26 weeks of leave, flexibly, until a child is two years of age. A six-month minimum service requirement for new starters applies. We also make full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid parental leave). Flex working : Our people have the autonomy to choose where and when they work so they can integrate their professional and personal lives, finding the right balance that fuels their growth, wellbeing, engagement, and productivity. If it works for them, their teams, and their clients, it works for us. Additional leave : Includes Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more! Smart device reimbursement : Working flexibly means accessing the information you need on the go. That's why we help pay for your smartphone or tablet, claiming up to $60 a month towards your bill. Wellness and Lifestyle benefits : We'll give you $295 a year to spend on items or activities that support your wellness, and up to $205 a year to support your balanced lifestyle. Sonder : A digital care platform that empowers people to actively take control of their wellbeing to live well and perform at their best, free to Scyne Employees and their immediate family members. We value every person and every voice We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that an inclusive culture, and collective intelligence improves the decision-making processes and is critical to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and team. We encourage applications from those in marginalised and/or historically underrepresented communities within our workforce. Additionally, if you require any adjustments to the process, please let us know.
Interested in working together or want to find out more? If you too share our purpose of helping governments and their agencies build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities, then you should apply today.
Recruitment and assessment process The interview process at Scyne generally involves two to three interviews including a blend of behavioural, technical, and scenario-based questions to assess a candidate's alignment to the role (and other current or future positions), the team, the business, and our values.
Scyne's approach to recruitment and selection is underpinned by key principles and expectations, ensuring we recruit and onboard a skilled and diverse workforce that is representative of the communities and organisations we serve. We ensure selection to roles is fair, with equal access provided, and appointments factor in but not limited to relative ability to fulfil the role, prior performance, potential and alignment with our values – taking unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions into consideration.
We carry out background checks on our people to ensure we have made a sound hiring decision and to protect the organisation and our clients from potential risk. If required, this includes confirmation of a valid Commonwealth security clearance or the ability to obtain a Commonwealth security clearance.
Our principles and employment screening process adhere to the AS 4811:2022 Workforce Screening Standard.
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