Job Task Analysis - PMO and Major Projects Leadership

- Help shape Kingston's capital works program
- Full-time opportunity
- Competitive salary on offer
- Great employee benefits
- Based in Cheltenham

About the role

Supported by the PMO Lead and a team of Analysts, this leadership opportunity will drive capability uplift across the organisation, whilst overseeing the governance of the entire capital works program (valued at $63M in 2026/27). With an eye for detail and exceptional communications skills this role will ensure regular, detailed and transparent reporting is provided to track our progress in delivering amazing outcomes for our community.

What you’ll deliver

- Continuous improvement of our award winning Project Management Framework
- Broadscale uptake of the PMF along with capability growth across the organisation
- Robust governance checks at both project and program level
- Lead the development of Councils long term capital program
- Reporting improvements based on reliable project data

What You’ll Bring

- Attention to detail to ensure quality reporting and data integrity
- Strong leadership skills to support the team and broader organisation in change management
- Sound knowledge of Project Management and reporting within a Government setting

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference | We show care and respect | We take pride in our work | We are better together

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south‑east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD.



We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

- Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
- Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
- Salary Packaging
- Purchase leave options
- Career development opportunities,
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Social club events
- Close to Public transport
- Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston.

Enquiries:

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Emily Boucher, Acting Manager PMO & Major Projects via [email protected] 0418 521 502

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

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