AddressGovernance, Risk and Compliance are seeking a Principal Project Manager for a period of 12 months unless otherwise determined to oversee and manage the initiation, planning and successful delivery of ICT enabled projects in line with current project management methodologies.
About the Department:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role
Responsibilities within this role include, but are not limited to:
- Manage significant, complex and varied ICT projects.
- Be accountable for project team delivery and performance, particularly in relation to schedule, resource allocation, and budgets.
- Manage and report on project risks, issues and budget in line with ICT Project Governance.
- Provide mentoring and coaching of project management techniques, methods and systems to identified business staff.
- Manage project executive and senior stakeholder expectations in relation to schedule, scope and benefits.
About You
The following skills and experience will be highly regarded:
- Experience with Internet products and services (including satellite, NBN, Fibre, site installations)
- Understanding of wireless technologies and incorporated network infrastructures
- Strong vendor engagement experience
- Previous experience delivering projects in a complex large ICT environment.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response outlining your skills and experience in line with the 'your role' section of the role description as a guide.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
