Director of Public Prosecutions – Sydney NSW

Are you a driven changemaker with expertise in leading projects from vision to completion?

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Projects and Change who is outcomes-focused and skilled at building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The role is responsible for leading the planning, delivery and adoption of strategic projects and initiatives for the CDPP.

What will you bring?

You will bring strategic thinking, strong project management capability and a proven track record of managing projects across the project lifecycle. You will have experience driving organisational change and demonstrate resilience and professionalism in a complex environment.

We are looking for someone who:

- can translate strategy into action and deliver tangible outcomes;
- has strong project and change management skills to support effective project delivery;
- builds strong stakeholder relationships and communicates project scope, objectives and outcomes clearly; and
- models APS Values, demonstrates resilience, and provides impartial, forthright advice when challenged.

This is an opportunity to work on matters that have strategic alignment to the CDPP’s priorities and future direction.

The CDPP offers a unique opportunity to work with high calibre team and allows you to support critical national criminal justice operations, drive digital and business transformations, and shape continuous improvement frameworks within an independent Australian Government.



The CDPP uphold the rule of law and protect the Australian community. Employees benefit from meaningful public service, professional development, and robust workplace flexibility.

The key duties of the position include:

In addition to meeting the Integrated Leadership System profile of the Executive Level 1, primary outcomes and accountabilities will involve:

- Delivering projects and initiatives, supporting successful implementation and ensuring outcomes and benefits are achieved;
- Developing and maintain project management documentation including plans, schedules, risk registers and governance arrangements, aligned with CDPP frameworks and standards;
- Coordinating project and change activities to support successful delivery and change adoption;
- Contributing directly to project activities and tasks where appropriate and required;
- Leading change management activities including impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, communication, business readiness, training and adoption strategies to support successful implementation of organisational change;
- Facilitating meetings and consultations with project teams and stakeholders to capture input, build shared understanding, and achieve consensus on project direction;




- Monitoring and report on project performance and change adoption, identifying lessons learned and recommending opportunities for improvement;
- Providing timely, strategic advice to senior leaders on project direction, risks, issues, governance, and resource management;
- Contributing to a high-performing and inclusive workplace culture through collaboration and knowledge sharing; and
- Contributing to the ongoing improvement of project and change management frameworks and practices within the PMO and across the CDPP.

Eligibility

- The ability to obtain/maintain satisfactory National Police Check and AGSVA Baseline security clearance
- Australian Citizenship

Notes

Qualifications:

- Relevant qualifications in project management, change management or related fields (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, Prosci, P3O, PMBOK, IIBA, BABOK, ADKAR, Lean, etc).

No matter where you work with us, you’ll have access to:

- unique and challenging work;
- professional development opportunities;
- generous leave entitlements;
- clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
- 15.4% superannuation;
- a $295 annual wellbeing allowance;
- free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members; and
- flexible working arrangements considered in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational needs of the role.

Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for details.

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📌 Assistant Manager, Projects and Change (City of Sydney)
🏢 Director of Public Prosecutions
📍 City of Sydney