Project Managers

Role: Project Manager (EL1)

Looking to make a difference? Interested in delivering real results, on time, on budget and in scope? Enjoy solving the challenges that arise when planning and delivering complex projects? Experienced and effective communicator? ASIS is looking for experienced and passionate EL1 Project Managers to join its Program Management team.

You will work with a team to deliver complex Information and Communications Technology (ICT) projects. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of areas including technology infrastructure, operational technology and data related programs of work. You will exercise sound decision-making skills, using your professional judgement to balance workflows, identify and assess risk, and achieve milestones. You will build and maintain project documentation, including project management plans, project schedules, registers and budgets. You will work closely with internal business units and other parties to deliver solutions that not only meet project requirements but align to ASIS goals and priorities.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

·        Preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including program and project management plans, schedules, resource plans and status reporting

·        Ongoing management of project deliverables and engagement with a project team, consisting of internal and external suppliers and vendors

·        Financial monitoring, including working with the finance manager to prepare and monitor budgets

·        Stakeholder engagement, including working with business representatives and technology experts to create and deliver optimal solutions

·        Management of competing priorities, including managing conflicting project and or program dependencies to deliver timely results

·        Supporting and informing decision making by providing on time and accurate reporting to the relevant project, program and portfolio boards and committees

·        Driving, supporting and enabling project teams to be able to deliver successful outcomes for ASIS

Core Skills / Education, qualification and experience requirements

One or more of the following:

·        Project Management qualifications and/or equivalent experience in planning, managing and delivering complex ICT projects within budgets and timeframes

·        Effective communication, facilitation and presentation skills (both written and verbal), including the preparation of reports, briefings and other documentation for senior stakeholders

·        Ability to draw upon individual and team expertise to prioritise and lead workflows to deliver results

·        Understanding of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Prince2, AgilePM, Scrum, Kanban)

·        Ability to establish, and promote internal and external stakeholder relationships

Experience in the following would be beneficial, but not essential:

·        Change management qualifications and/or experience

·        Experience in preparation of procurement documentation, including awareness of government procurement guidelines

·        Experience working in large scale transformation programs (PMO type roles)

Role: Project Officer (L6)

Are you an organised person who enjoys managing competing tasks and priorities? Would you like to develop your project management skills and broaden your experience within an exciting and dynamic organisation? ASIS is looking for self-motivated Level 6 officers to join its Project Management team.

You will be part of a team responsible for the management of complex Information and Communications Technology (ICT) projects. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of areas including technology infrastructure, operational technology and data related programs of work. You will use your excellent organisational skills to manage multiple projects and take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of resourcing, scheduling, prioritisation and task coordination, and meeting project milestones, objectives and deliverables. Opportunities to gain or update formal project management qualifications will be available to the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

·        Provision of project management co-ordination, support and documentation

·        Preparation and maintenance of project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes

·        Planning and conduct of stakeholder workshops and briefings

·        Undertake procurement and contract management activities

·        Preparation of reports and briefings where required

·        Other duties as required

Core Skills / Education, qualification and experience requirements

One or more of the following:

·        Ability to manage competing tasks and priorities, underpinned by a positive and “can-do” attitude

·        Proficiency in creating and maintaining project documentation, including project management plans, status reports and project schedules

·        Excellent stakeholder engagement talents, including the facilitation of meetings and workshops

·        Knowledge of compliance matters, including risk management and treatment

·        Inquisitive outlook and willingness to learn new skills (there will be opportunities to learn on the job and gain practical experience)

Experience in the following would be beneficial, but not essential:

·        Demonstrable experience as a Project Manager or Project Support Officer in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), engineering and/or security

·        Experience in supporting day-to-day project delivery functions such management of scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, risk, communications, procurement and integration

The following qualifications (or the ability to obtain them) will be highly regarded:

·        Qualification in project management methodologies including but not limited to PMBOK, Prince2, AgilePM, Scrum, Kanban