At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow. VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving. VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf. We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety. Annual Salary Range: Up to $200,000 Super Employment Type : 12 Month Max-Term - Full-Time Usual Work Location : QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home Are you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds? Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability, technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you! We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology Operations team. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in working with our business and helping to support and provide engineering services to the digital platform. You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. Your team is part of the Technology division, a team that are truly collaborative and passionate, and work closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way our customers use our services. About the Opportunity The Head of the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) leads a lean, high-performing team that drives enterprise-wide project governance, delivery oversight, and portfolio performance across VicRoads. As the organisation matures its project capabilities, this role is pivotal in enhancing the EPMO’s credibility and impact by strengthening governance, refining reporting, and improving delivery transparency. It demands strong executive presence, strategic stakeholder engagement—including with the Department of Transport and Planning—and a commitment to building team capability and a trusted, high-value function. Enterprise Governance and Delivery Oversight, lead the operation and evolution of enterprise-level project governance forums and frameworks, ensuring delivery disciplines are applied in a fit-for-purpose way that balances oversight with momentum. Provide clear, timely reporting on delivery performance, risks, and benefits across portfolios, while overseeing interdependencies and cross-program risks to enable proactive issue management and enterprise visibility. Portfolio Support and Performance Monitoring, monitor portfolio health and performance, providing key indicators to support investment and delivery decisions. Develop and lead the Project Coordinator practice, ensuring a consistent and value-adding service across the organisation. Oversee Technology operating expenditure across the portfolio, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic plans, while partnering with Finance and Technology to clearly link spend, outcomes, and benefits for executive stakeholders . Stakeholder Engagement and Influence, build trusted relationships with senior leaders across Commercial, Operational, and Technology portfolios. Represent the EPMO in executive forums with credibility and clarity, offering insight and challenge to support better decisions. Maintain high-trust relationships with external agencies, including the Department of Transport and Planning, to support strategic joint initiatives. Uplift the visibility, reputation, and influence of the EPMO across VicRoads and its partners. Lean Operations and Resource Optimization, lead the EPMO as a lean, focused function with disciplined execution and clear prioritisation. Monitor team capacity and utilisation to ensure alignment with high-value outcomes, and continuously refine the operating model to remain responsive, efficient, and scalable. Continuous Improvement and Functional Uplift, drive continuous improvement in governance, reporting, and delivery oversight. Lead initiatives that enhance the EPMO’s service experience, maturity, and enterprise value, and translate lessons learned into process refinements and uplift opportunities. Leadership and Team Culture, lead, coach, and support a high-performing team grounded in accountability, curiosity, and collaboration. Foster a culture of psychological safety, inclusion, and pride in the EPMO’s contribution, while championing development, feedback, recognition, and career progression. Project Management Tool Ownership, own and administer the enterprise project management platform supporting cross-functional reporting, portfolio oversight, and delivery transparency. Ensure the system evolves with enterprise needs, maintaining high-quality data, user experience, and reporting. Lead continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with delivery and technology teams. About you You are a highly experienced project and portfolio management professional with over a decade of expertise in delivering strategic initiatives and leading PMO functions. With more than five years at a senior level, you’ve successfully managed multifaceted, multi-year programs exceeding $50 million, demonstrating your ability to oversee complex portfolios with multiple concurrent streams. Your leadership style is grounded in integrity and ethical decision-making. You actively foster a culture of ethical behaviour and accountability, ensuring fraud and corruption risks are effectively managed within your teams. You take ownership of implementing the Fraud and Corruption Control Framework and integrity framework, and are committed to creating a transparent and responsible work environment. You bring deep knowledge of PMO methodologies and delivery frameworks, including agile, waterfall, and hybrid approaches such as SAFe and Prince2. Certified in PMO Management or Project Portfolio Management, you’ve led teams of 4–6 PMO professionals and built strong stakeholder relationships across all levels of the organisation. Technically, you're proficient with Microsoft Office and have experience using PPM tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Workday. Your strategic planning skills, customer focus, and ability to uplift PMO processes make you a trusted leader in driving organisational change and delivering value. Our culture Innovation powers progress, but it doesn’t come without support. To attract, retain, and develop talented people, we reward initiative and ingenuity, foster collaboration, and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads, we embrace diversity and inclusion and we’re proud our workforce reflects the community we work for. What we offer Salary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers Opportunities for professional and personal development Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leave How to apply We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process or the role itself, please let us know when applying. Please submit your application via the “Apply” button. For a copy of the Position Description please email talentacquisition@vicroads.com.au Unfortunately, applications cannot be accepted via this email . VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.
