$122,641 - $138,131 (HEW 8) Ongoing, Full-time, Joondalup Campus Open to candidates with relevant working rights OPEN TO ECU STAFF ONLY UNIVERSITY PMO ANALYST OFFICE OF VICE-PRESIDENT (CORPORATE SERVICES) UNIVERSITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE JOONDALUP CAMPUS $122,641 - $138,131 (HEW 8) FULL-TIME, ONGOING Edith Cowan University Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research. Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary. The University Program Management Office (UPMO) The University Program Management Office (UPMO) drives strategic change at ECU through portfolio, program, and project management services, supporting ECUs strategic initiatives portfolio, providing a centre of excellence, and delivering high impact, complex strategic change initiatives. We partner across the university to transform ideas into outcomes that provide real value for our staff, students, and the sector. About the Opportunity We are seeking a motivated and analytical professional to join UPMO as a University PMO Portfolio Analyst. Reporting to the Director UPMO, this role plays a critical part in enabling informed decision making by providing high quality portfolio analysis, reporting and insights across ECU’s strategic initiatives portfolio, programs and projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys working across complex environments and partnering with diverse stakeholders to provide actionable decision-making information which leads to successful outcomes. To be successful in this role you will have PMO experience. You will: Provide analysis, reporting and scenario modelling for ECU’s strategic portfolio of programs and projects Develop and maintain portfolio reporting and visualisations including portfolio status, prioritisation, resourcing, benefits tracking, roadmaps and dependency mapping Produce high quality program and project reports covering cost, schedule, scope, risk and benefits, and facilitate implementation of effective systems and tools for governance and reporting. Support portfolio governance through health checks, gate reviews and continuous improvement activities Analyse data from multiple sources to develop concise insights, options and recommendations for executive decision making Develop and maintain portfolio and reporting frameworks, templates, tools and documentation aligned to best practice Build strong collaborative relationships with executives, project teams and professional staff across the University About you You are an analytical and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast paced, complex environment. You will bring: Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience Demonstrated experience in PMO, portfolio, program and project analysis, including reporting and governance support. Experience with the collaborative development of portfolio management capabilities and reporting frameworks will be well regarded. A strong working understanding of project and program lifecycle methodologies High level analytical capability, with the ability to synthesise data and present clear, actionable insights Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel (intermediate to advanced) and reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI and PPM solutions Proven ability to plan, prioritise and adapt to changing demands and deadlines Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence, and Courage. Benefits of working at ECU At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation. Contact Please contact Amanda Taylor, Director University PMO for more information. Application Process Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role. Cover letters should refer to experience noted in the 'About the role' section of this advertisement. Advert Closure Applications close Sunday 10 May at 11:30pm AWST. ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early. PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION. ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website. At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above. S-DNI LI-DNI
