EL1 PMO Risk & Project Roles - Disability Sector

We are seeking multiple experienced professionals to join a high-profile Program Management Office (PMO) within the disability sector. These roles sit at the executive level 1 and will support a large-scale, complex transformation program.

The Opportunity

Working within a fast-paced PMO, you will play a critical role in strengthening program delivery through effective risk management, planning, governance, and coordination.

You will collaborate across multiple delivery streams, providing insights and ensuring alignment to support informed decision-making at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your area of expertise, responsibilities may include:

Risk & Assurance

• Support and deliver assurance and risk management activities across a complex program
• Conduct risk assessments and provide evidence-based advice to stakeholders
• Analyse and synthesise information to identify trends, issues, and impacts
• Contribute to a strong, proactive risk culture across the program

Project Coordination / Governance

• Support end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and priorities
• Prepare high-quality governance papers, reports, and briefings for senior stakeholders
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change processes
• Coordinate activities across multiple project streams

Program Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across a multi-stream program
• Identify critical paths, dependencies, and schedule risks
• Provide data-driven insights on delivery progress and potential impacts
• Work closely with project managers to ensure alignment across timelines and deliverables

About You

We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

Core Capabilities

• Strong experience in risk, assurance, project coordination, or program scheduling within complex environments
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, actionable insights
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior executives
• Sound judgement and the ability to navigate sensitive or complex scenarios

Technical Skills (role-dependent)

• Experience in risk management frameworks and assurance activities
• Strong project governance, reporting, and delivery coordination capability
• Expertise in integrated planning, scheduling, and dependency management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools (for planning roles)

Highly Regarded

• Experience working within a PMO or portfolio environment
• Background in government or highly regulated sectors
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Baseline security clearance (or willingness to obtain)