AddressPMO - Head ofProject Governance and Portfolio Management
Could this be one of those rare moments to do the best work of your career? The Lottery Corporation is Australia's largest lottery company offering exciting games that deliver life-changing wins to customers and make a meaningful difference in the community. We're the team who bring you Australia's favourite lottery games. For more than a century, we've been playing our role in making a better future by delivering winning moments every day to our people, our customers, retailers, partners and our community. Share joy, spark possibilities and join the winning team today! The Head ofGovernance and Portfolio within our Project Management Office (PMO) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the governance framework and managing the project portfolio to ensure alignment with The Lottery Corporation's objectives and strategic priorities. The Head ofGovernance and Portfolio will collaborate closely the Head of Program & Project Delivery and other cross-functional stakeholders to establish and mature governance standards, facilitate decision-making processes, and ensure the successful execution of The Lottery Corporation's project portfolio. What you'll do Develop, implement, and maintain a robust governance framework for project management activities within the organisation. Define governance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability across projects. Oversee the organisation's project portfolio, including project prioritisation, resource allocation, and alignment with strategic objectives. Conduct regular portfolio reviews to assess portfolio health, identify risks and opportunities, and make data-driven decisions to optimise the portfolio. Support the five-year and annual Capital Planning cycle as it relates to the project portfolio and facilitate in-year management of the capital improvement plan including rebalancing and substitution withing the project portfolio and the necessary Governance and approvals. Facilitate benefits identification, realisation, and management processes across the project portfolio. Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to define benefits metrics, track benefits realisation, and ensure that project outcomes align with expected benefits. Establish risk management processes and procedures to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize the impact of potential risks on project outcomes. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, project sponsors, and governance bodies. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication to ensure alignment with project objectives and priorities. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track project and Portfolio performance. Develop dashboards and reports to provide visibility into project status, progress, and key metrics for stakeholders and senior leadership. Drive organisational change by facilitating stakeholder engagement, communication, and buy-in to embed the Project Governance framework across the organisation. Manage resistance to change and ensure smooth transitions during project implementation. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. Implement quality assurance processes to monitor project deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO to enhance governance practices, Portfolio Management processes, and project delivery capabilities. Identify opportunities for optimisation and efficiency gains and implement best practices to drive organisational excellence. Mentor and develop project management talent within the organisation. Provide guidance, coaching, and training to project managers and PMO staff to enhance their skills and capabilities. What you'll bring This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong business acumen, deep understanding of Project management principles, and a track record of driving governance excellence and Portfolio optimisation. Key requirements include: Extensive experience in project management, governance, and Portfolio Management roles, preferably in a business-focused environment. Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK) and project management tools/software is highly desirable. Experience working in a regulated environment. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire multidisciplinary project teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to drive projects to successful completion. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to navigate ambiguity and resolve complex issues. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is required. What you'll get Not only will you receive an awesome candidate experience from our caring Talent team, the benefits of working with us are pretty good too! The list is extensive but here are a few: Join an amazing team who are ready to welcome you and set you up for success. Our people are warm, engaging and passionate. We love what we do and have fun along the way. Deliver extraordinary results while balancing work and life with our flex for great outcomes approach Find your balance with a variety of leave types such cultural leave, flexi-leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave and 18 weeks' parental leave for all new parents, regardless of gender or family type A true sense of belonging. We're committed to Inclusion & Diversity with a range of initiatives such as our Gender Affirmation Statement of Support, employee inclusion networks and diversity memberships Feel valued with experiences that are tailored to you, we'll always start from a 'yes' Support your health and wellbeing with our comprehensive (and free) app called to support you and your family's mental and physical health Make positive impacts with opportunities to volunteer with our community partners. We'll also dollar match fundraising efforts of our employees lending their support to registered charities Ignite your potential with our dedicated learning and development platform with resources from leadership to technology to support your bright future Maximise your home workspace with our home office reimbursement payment
About The Lottery Corporation The Lottery Corporation Limited (ASX: TLC) is Australia's leading lottery company with licences and approvals to operate in each Australian state and territory, except Western Australia. Best known for The Lott and Keno, we're proudly one of the highest-performing lottery businesses in the world. For more than a century, we've been supporting Australian communities through lottery taxes, donations, and partnerships. We play our role in making a better future by delivering winning moments every day to our people, our customers, retailers, partners, and our community. Studies have shown that people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If this role is of interest to you and you're ready to spark possibilities with The Lottery Corporation, but don't feel that your experience aligns 100%, we would still love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. We're committed to providing a safe, respectful and supportive work environment where our people feel included and rewarded. This commitment extends to our recruitment process. We encourage candidates to let us know if we can make any accommodations, so the process can be more user friendly for them. We acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional custodians of the lands on which our offices, retail outlets and venues operate. We acknowledge the inextricable link First Peoples of Australia have with the land past, present and future. Your online safety is important to us. We'll never request payment or credit card details from you to apply for a position at The Lottery Corporation. The most reliable source for available opportunities at The Lottery Corporation is our website. If you're uncertain whether a job ad is legitimate, do not provide your details. Verify via our website or contact our company. Retail & Consumer Products We're the driving force behind Australia's leading lottery games. Our brands include The Lott and Keno and with more than 3,800 lottery outlets and 3,400 Keno venues, we’re one of the largest retail operations in Australia. We also offer digital distribution through apps and online platforms. An ASX50 company, The Lottery Corporation Limited is one of the highest-performing lottery businesses in the world and we're excited to grow our brands even bigger. For more than 100 years and counting, our lottery games have been giving back to Australian communities through contributions, taxes, unclaimed prize money and more recently, through our Charitable Games team. We're the driving force behind Australia's leading lottery games. Our brands include The Lott and Keno and with more than 3,800 lottery outlets and 3,400 Keno venues, we’re one of the largest retail operations in Australia. We also offer digital distribution through apps and online platforms. An ASX50 company, The Lottery Corporation Limited is one of the highest-performing lottery businesses in the world and we're excited to grow our brands even bigger. For more than 100 years and counting, our lottery games have been giving back to Australian communities through contributions, taxes, unclaimed prize money and more recently, through our Charitable Games team. Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education.
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