Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) Controller

• Full time – 2 year fixed term contract with opportunities to extend
• Band 8 Salary $113,068 to $125,539 per annum plus superannuation
• An exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team

Reporting to the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) Lead, this role forms part of the EPMO Team, and the Infrastructure and Environment division.  The role will play a key role in ensuring Council’s projects portfolio delivers its strategic value through the review of key project artefacts, provision of advice and support in resolving complex issues, effective stakeholder engagement and project assurance activities. 

Collaborating closely with project and program managers, the EPMO Controller partners with the business and is the trusted advisor to the internal Owners and Project Managers for the EPMO service within the Council. 

You will be responsible for developing and improving project tools, templates and resources, enabling the successful execution of projects aligned with our strategic priorities. 

This is a fixed term contract position for 2 years with the possibility for extension. 

The City of Ballarat is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative EPMO Controller with strong interpersonal, influencing, and problem-solving skills who can build relationships, adapt to change, and drive results. Integrity, stakeholder engagement, and a drive for project management excellence is essential.  

To be considered for this opportunity you will: 

• demonstrate your project management expertise with proven experience in EPMO/PMO roles and the ability to coach others and build project management capability 
• have a very solid project management background with a high level of expertise and strong experience in EPMO delivery, organisation, stakeholder management and process design 
• be driven to deliver outcomes with a collaborative approach, being the trusted advisor and strategic thinker equipped with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and the confidence to navigate complex relationships, interacting with key internal and external stakeholders 

develop, manage, and continuously improve reporting dashboards, tools, and templates to enhance project data accuracy and timeliness  

• bring your well developed written communication skills and the ability to produce reports, policy development, responsible for meeting cadences and production of meeting packs, minutes and distribution  
• hold Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in one or more of the relevant fields of project management,experience and/or understanding of a PPM system (Portfolio & Project Management along with experience working within a government department.

To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Monday 25 November 2024 Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer screening questions based on the key selection criteria  

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.  

• For any additional questions, please contact Megan Donelan, EPMO Lead on 5330 4168

The City of Ballarat is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and flexibility. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.  We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all and are committed to ensuring that all jobs in our workforce can be performed flexibly. If you're short listed for a role and are looking for flexibility, we encourage you to start the flexible working conversation with the hiring manager to find out what options may be possible for the role you're applying for