With proven stakeholder engagement skills. The Manager, Projects, will possess a high level of negotiation and consultation skills, with effective written and oral communication skills. You will lead and support effective change, with an ability to initiate, influence and maintain professional relationships. You will be an experienced project leader with demonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills. As a Manager you will: - Work collaboratively with your line manager, in the provision of an effective and highly capable internal consultancy and strategic project delivery service.- Identify and implement best practice project management principles, practices, methodologies, and tools to facilitate effective project delivery.- Lead and manage the timely delivery of critical strategic projects and initiatives.- Lead the development of innovative, contemporary and fit for purpose solutions in projects / consultancies, ensuring alignment to the strategic objectives and priorities of the department.- Undertake necessary research, analysis, and consultations to support project delivery and inform project recommendations.- Effectively identify, communicate and co-manage risks and issues to ensure successful delivery of designated projects and initiatives.- Track, monitor, and report on the status of projects, initiatives and consultancies avoiding project creep.- Lead and manage the successful implementation of each project ensuring the intended benefits are realised.- Manage responses to adhoc requests relating to business and corrective system improvement initiatives.- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate delivery of designated projects/ consultancies and their implementation.- Prepare milestone reports, briefing notes, and presentations on each project where required, suitable for the intended audience.- Provide and/or oversee the provision of professional, timely, strategic advice to the Director and Senior Executives on the project risks, strategies to mitigate risks and overall project deliverables.- Ensure effective management of human, financial and physical resources.- Promote an accountable, fair and safe work environment through the implementation of management practices, policies and procedures, including achievement planning and equal employment/anti-discrimination.- It is a requirement of all employees to maintain cultural capability, commit to self-directed learning regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to contribute to a culturally safe and inclusive workplace. Highly Desirable - There are no mandatory requirements for this role, however we project management value relevant experience and knowledge of in working in a statutory service delivery agency are highly desired.- Knowledge of workforce planning, human resources and enterprise bargaining will be highly regarded. Applications to remain current for 12 months.
