APS6 - Project Assurance Officer - Enterprise Portfolio

About the Team Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) The EPMO serves as a centralised portfolio, program and project hub promoting best practices to create efficiencies and streamline processes to improve effectives in realising of benefits, in line with the Commission's strategic objectives. The EPMO is comprised of four service areas: Governance: Development and maintenance of Program, Project and Change Governance and management of templates, frameworks, artefacts, tools, reporting and forums. Change, Communications & Learning: Provides visibility of enterprise changes and uplifting program/project change management skills within the Commission. The team is also involved in developing EPMO communication content and learning products to increase adoption and knowledge of project and change management practices within the Commission. Project Assurance & Benefits Management: The project assurance functions ensures that project are delivered effectively, aligned with the Commission’s governance expectations. It provides assurance education and support to projects whilst providing independent oversight and assesses the project health status. The assurance team is responsible for reviewing projects as they progress through the different stages in the project lifecycle and communicating health check outcomes with key stakeholders, contributing to continuous improvements in project and change management. Benefits Management focuses on tracking and monitoring realisation of intended value of projects. It ensures that benefits are clearly defined, measured and aligned with the Commission’s strategic objectives. Resourcing: Coordinate and ensures sufficient availability and allocation of project resources based on skills required as well as maintaining a consistent approach to program/project contract management. About the Role The Project Assurance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that programs/projects meet defined project requirements based on the Commission’s expectations and regulatory requirements (if any). This role will involve engaging with programs/projects to communicate project assurance requirements, educating stakeholders on best practices within the Commission and providing executive oversight of overall compliance consistency. The Project Assurance Office will work with the Assurance and Benefits Assistant Director and act as a conduit to provide feedback between Project Managers and the EPMO, supporting continuous improvement in project delivery practices. Position Duties Support project teams in meeting reporting and documentation requirements Plan and conduct project assurance health checks, including the assessment of project scope, deliverables, dependencies, schedule, risks, benefits and resources Analyse, monitor and record project health check outcomes for assurance reporting Collaborate with project stakeholders to promote EPMO’s assurance practices Identify assurance development needs and provide support training, where relevant Communicate assurance findings and recommendations to executives Provide day-to-day support and management of the project assurance as well as benefits management function Build strong relationships and effective communications with key internal and external stakeholders Position Eligibility Requirements (Selection Criteria): To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following: Essential Strong project management skills, especially in project assurance Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to concisely summarise information Sound judgment and an ability to work under pressure Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic environment Be able to work as part of a small team, as well as across various programs/project teams Desirable Experience in project benefits management Experience building reports or models in Power BI Experience in using Altus, a Portfolio Project Management Tool Hold a PRINCE2 foundation/practitioner certification and/or qualifications in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Position Notes: Salary offered will be between $96,503 - $108,869 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid. Only candidates who hold Australian citizenship can apply. Appointment is conditional on successfully completing a national police check. For more information, please visit Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for an irregular/intermittent term. Opportunities will be offered for varying periods up to 12 months with the option to extend to a total of 24 months. Merit Pool established through this selection process may be used to fill this or future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies. In your application, please provide a statement of claims against the position eligibility requirements (selection criteria) in no more than 600 words, including what strengths you would bring to the role, and a copy of your CV. Please complete the application and submit by 11:30PM Sunday 7 December 2026 AEDT. Please contact our recruitment team on or for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application. Specific questions about the roles can be directed to Angel Lam by emailing with Position title in the subject line. Diversity and Inclusion The Commission is committed to fostering a workplace with flexible work arrangements to support a diverse, respectful and inclusive culture for all staff. The Commission recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and is committed to the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan. The Commission values the unique knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees which strengthens and supports our focus on protecting and enhancing the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of aged care consumers. RecruitAbility RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under RecruitAbility you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under RecruitAbility; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position. 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