Head of Portfolio Management Office

vor 1 Monat

Council of the City of Sydney, Österreich Australian Rail Track Corporation Vollzeit
Head of Portfolio Management Office (PMO)



Head of Portfolio Management Office (PMO)

About ARTC

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) plays a critical role in the national transport supply chain and in the overall economic development of Australia. Managing and operating more than 8,500 km of track in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland, makes ARTC one of Australia's largest rail network owners.

The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges. More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail

About the opportunity

As the Head of Portfolio Management Office, you'll be the driving force behind the services, ensuring that all projects that are South of Parkes are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You'll develop strategies for quality and consistency, lead assurance activities, and foster improvements across our delivery teams. Working collaboratively with the PMO Director in the Program Team, you will engage with Project Delivery Teams to support project execution and work with various corporate functions, including Strategy, Safety, Engineering & Technology, Finance, Procurement, People & Corporate Affairs, Risk & Assurance, and Internal Audit teams, to achieve Inland Rail's objectives.

Additional responsibilities included but are not limited to:

  • Lead the Portfolio Management Office team, engaging with all projects and relevant functions to ensure the value delivered aligns with Inland Rail's objectives
  • Develop and implement the Portfolio Management Office framework, ensuring it is fit for purpose and fully integrated.
  • Provide monthly dashboard reporting at a portfolio and project level for leadership review. Conduct assurance activities within the Inland Rail Assurance Framework.
  • Drive improvements in program and project management, governance, and delivery knowledge across the Delivery Team
  • Implement and monitor project controls across the delivery portfolio, including functional management manual
  • Manage projects in line with approved baselines (scope, schedule, and cost) aligned to program delivery deadlines. Conduct monthly portfolio reviews to monitor project performance and support timely decision-making



About you

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Portfolio and/or Project Management Office leadership, preferably within large-scale infrastructure projects. They should possess strong leadership, team management, project management, governance, and assurance skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities are crucial for this role.

Additionally, you should be able to demonstrate:

  • Degree in an Engineering discipline or other disciplines relevant to the delivery of major projects and programs.
  • A minimum 10 years' working in PMOs/and or major projects, programs, or portfolios, preferably at a senior level.
  • Extensive knowledge and strong leadership skills in project and program management, in a rail or large construction project environment.
  • Highly developed leadership, negotiation, influencing, analytical, problem resolution, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Extensive experience in supporting the delivery of large multi-disciplinary complex rail projects in excess of $200m (highly desirable).



What you'll be joining

  • You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
  • This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
  • Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
  • Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
  • Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability.

Our Organisation and Culture

Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia - better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. ARTC is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. ARTC is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.

We’re proud to be a vital part of the transport supply chain and the economic development of Australia.

We are unashamed champions of rail as a cost efficient, reliable, safe and responsible mode of transport.

Across five states we manage and maintain an 8,500km rail network.

We’ve invested billions of dollars to build, extend and upgrade our network to get freight off the road and onto rail. That’s good for business, motorists, the environment and communities.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

We’re proud to be a vital part of the transport supply chain and the economic development of Australia.

We are unashamed champions of rail as a cost efficient, reliable, safe and responsible mode of transport.

Across five states we manage and maintain an 8,500km rail network.

We’ve invested billions of dollars to build, extend and upgrade our network to get freight off the road and onto rail. That’s good for business, motorists, the environment and communities.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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