*Aus Citizens only *No PR *No Work Visa* RFQ ID - LH-01223
RFQ closing date - Friday, 20 December 2024
Client - Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Estimated start date - Monday, 20 January 2025
Initial contract duration - 12 months
Extension term - 12 months
Number of extensions - 2
Location of work - ACT
Working arrangements - Hybrid. This is an ACT based role. Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs.
Maximum hours - 40 hours per week
Security clearance - Must be able to obtain Baseline
Job detailsThe 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 and competitive businesses, industries and regionsinvesting in science and technologystrengthening the resources sector.The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and are seeking experienced and motivated Delivery Managers to assist with major ICT Projects in the Division.
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is the Australian Government's national measurement authority. We play an important role in the Australian economy. NMI does this by leading, maintaining and regulating Australia's measurement system.
Key duties and responsibilitiesLIMS Simplification Project NMI has commenced a project to implement a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). CIO Division are working in partnership with NMI to deliver this project.
The LIMS Simplification Project is a collaborative project involving stakeholders from across different branches of NMI and the Department. The aims of the project are to:
Provide a unified foundation for NMI's chemical and biological laboratoriesReduce risks related to the maintenance and security of ICT systemsImprove process efficiency and service deliveryImprove client satisfactionAs the LIMS Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for:
Monitor and track project progress, ensuring alignment with delivery timelines and objectives.Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including developers, external vendors, and other project staff.Maintain detailed plans, schedules, and logs for risks, issues, and changes.Facilitate regular stand-ups, status meetings, and working sessions to resolve blockers.Draft project reports and other project artefacts and deliverables, for review by the Project Manager.Assist in preparing stakeholder presentations and updates.Support resource allocation by liaising with team leads.Track vendor deliverables, monitor contract compliance, and escalate issues when necessary.Act as a point of contact for routine communications with vendors and suppliers.Assist in deployment planning, readiness checks, and documentation.Monitor project risks and issues, documenting and escalating medium to high-priority concerns.Follow up on risk mitigation actions and update risk and issue logs accordingly.Organise team training, onboarding sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.CriteriaThe buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one-page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.
Essential criteriaDemonstrated experience in leading cross-functional agile project teams delivering critical and complex programs of work.Highly developed communication and negotiation skills to ensure the appropriate level of communication, coordination and collaboration of stakeholders.Proven ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, which may include business partners, cross-agency collaborations and service providers.Experience with / and application of project management frameworks/ methodologies (such as Agile and Hybrid Agile, Prince2, PMP etc.). Certification in these methodologies is highly desirable.Demonstrated high level of commitment, self-motivation and initiative, and to exercise sound judgement in a dynamic environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr