The Opportunity

The APVMA’s Business Enabling Services program is seeking applications for an Assistant Director Change and Project Management. Make an immediate and visible contribution to the APVMA’s project delivery capability by helping embed a refreshed Project Management Framework, strengthen portfolio governance, and support the successful delivery of priority projects across the agency.

The Assistant Director Change and Project Management will work closely with senior executives, project sponsors, project leads and enabling teams to improve the quality, consistency and strategic alignment of project proposals, plans, reporting, closure and benefits review activities. The position combines hands-on project leadership with enterprise-level influence, offering variety, autonomy and the chance to shape practical tools, processes and ways of working that support better planning, clearer decision-making and improved delivery outcomes across the APVMA.

Located in either Canberra ACT or regional Armidale NSW, you will gain experience in the Australian Public Service and have access to a variety of flexible working arrangements.

The Role

The Enterprise Change and Projects team is a new function, focussed on delivery and supporting the agency to lead and deliver change effectively.

The Assistant Director Change and Project Management support the effective administration, implementation and continuous improvement of the APVMA Project Management Framework and its interface with the Planning Framework. The role provides practical guidance to project sponsors, project leads and project teams to support consistent project initiation, planning, delivery, reporting, closure and benefits review.





Reporting directly to the Director of Change and Project Management and working within APVMA governance, planning, budget and risk frameworks, the role coordinates portfolio-level project information, supports Priority Project proposal development, maintains alignment between project documentation and organisational planning commitments, and contributes to reporting for Executive Team, Board and other governance purposes.

The position also manages and leads priority, strategic or enabling projects, including projects with cross-agency dependencies, stakeholder impacts, change-management requirements and benefits-realisation obligations. The role requires sound judgement, initiative, strong communication skills and the ability to operate with a high degree of independence while engaging effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate

To be a robust contender for the role, you will have:

1. Experience managing and leading projects
2. Ability to administer or apply project related frameworks in a complex organisational environment
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
4. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
5. Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships, consult effectively,



influence outcomes and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and business areas.
6. Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement, and work with a high level of independence
7. Ability to lead, coach and support others to improve project management capability
8. Experience in portfolio management, enterprise project management office functions, change management, benefits realisation or corporate planning (desirable)
9. Knowledge of Commonwealth public-sector governance, planning, budget, risk and reporting requirements (desirable)
10. Relevant project, program, portfolio, change or agile delivery qualifications or certifications (desirable).

For more information, go to our careers page.

Want to know more?

At the APVMA, we value your skills and potential. We provide a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where your contributions are recognised and appreciated.

If the prospect of working for a world-class regulator sounds like you and you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply for this position today! Applications close on 16 August 2026.

For further information on the position, please contact Eva Nankivell, Director Enterprise Change Management on 02 •••• •368 or ••••@apvma.gov.au.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of welcoming you to our team!

Please note that this role is being advertised as non-ongoing. If an offer of non-ongoing employment is made, the successful applicant could be employed for an initial period of up to 12 months, which may be extended in accordance with subsection 333E (1) of the Fair Work Act 2009.

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