Are you an experienced project leader ready to help deliver two of Australia’s most significant workforce transformation initiatives? Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Centres of Excellence to provide program leadership across the Electric Vehicle TAFE Centre of Excellence and the Cyber Security TAFE Centre of Excellence. These Centres are jointly funded under the National Skills Agreement flagship initiatives, addressing critical national skills shortages in clean transport and digital security. This position offers the opportunity to manage complex project portfolios in an exciting tertiary innovation space, helping to shape the future workforce in industries vital to Australia’s prosperity. What we are looking for: We’re seeking a highly skilled project management professional with demonstrated experience leading large, multi-project programs in complex organisations. You will bring expertise in program planning, delivery, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to guide and mentor staff. What you will do: Provide program management leadership across both the EV and Cyber Security Centres of Excellence. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved. Manage budgets, forecasts, and resources, ensuring effective use of program funding. Lead the development of reports, briefs, dashboards, and analysis for government and CIT Executive. Implement risk management frameworks and oversee issue resolution. Ensure compliance with legislation, government agreements, and CIT policies. Supervise and mentor two project officers. What you need: Demonstrated experience in leading complex, multi-project programs in education, government, or related sectors. Advanced knowledge of project and program management methodologies, tools, and systems. Expertise in risk management, including frameworks and resolution of complex issues. High-level financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting and reporting Superior written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level reports and briefs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in project management, business administration, or a related field. Extensive experience in senior project or program management roles in education or government. Relevant certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, PMP). Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three years until 29 December 2028, with the possibility of permanency. Temporary employment offered as a result of this advertisement may lead to permanency/promotion as per the Public Sector Management Standards, Section 14 – Direct appointment of employee – general, and Section 20 – Direct promotion - general and CIT Enterprise Agreements. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Please submit a two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role against the Selection Criteria, and why you believe you are the best person for the role. Please provide a current curriculum vitae with contact details for two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three years until 29 December 2028, with the possibility of permanency.
