EPMO Project Management Analyst

Employment Status: Fixed term - To 28 February 2028Days & Hours of Work: Monday – Friday totalling38 hours per weekCompetitive Salary: Band 6 - $101,834p.a.+ 12% superannuationLocation: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home About Us We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures. Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion , Customer Experience and Results Matter . We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this. About the Role Join Bayside City Council’s Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) as an EPMO Project Management Analyst. Reporting to the EPMO Lead, you’ll be part of a small, high-impact team that drives project governance, capability uplift, and delivery assurance across our capital works program. This role is all about partnering with project managers and business units to embed best practice, improve delivery confidence, and ensure projects deliver maximum value to our community. You will be responsible for: Providing expert advice and mentoring to Project Managers and Sponsor Teams to uplift project management capability and embed Bayside’s Project Management Framework. Facilitating Quality Assurance reviews and governance processes to ensure projects meet readiness criteria before progressing through our PMF Stage Gates. Conducting portfolio health checks and translating data into actionable insights for decision-makers. Supporting risk management, financial governance, and annual portfolio planning to align projects with strategic priorities. Maintaining data quality in the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system and supporting reporting needs during implementation and beyond. Supporting Post Implementation Reviews (PIRs) to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across projects Key Selection Criteria To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies: Extensive experience in project management across the full lifecycle, including planning, delivery, and closeout. Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management, and assurance practices. Proven ability to mentor and uplift capability within project teams. Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to engage stakeholders and build strong relationships. Demonstrated experience in portfolio reporting and financial governance, including cashflow baselining and forecasting. Practical experience with project and portfolio management tools and maintaining data accuracy for reporting. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders. Relevant qualification or accreditation in project management. Mandatory pre‑employment requirements Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check. Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check. What we can offer you in return A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year. Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts. Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive. A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach. Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel. If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role. How to apply To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Descriptionon Bayside City Council Careerspage. Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role. Click Apply to submit your application. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Rose Munafo, EPMO Leadon 4*** orvia email *******@bayside.vic.gov.au. Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways. Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr