Multiple opportunities across project, program, portfolio and PMO functions

Canberra | Federal Government | Contract Opportunities | APS4 to EL1 equivalent

Hays is seeking experienced Portfolio, Program and PMO professionals for a significant capability expansion within a major Federal Government department.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of an enterprise wide portfolio and program management capability, supporting complex programs, strategic investment decisions and improved portfolio outcomes.

We are interested in hearing from professionals across a broad range of experience levels and specialisations, from experienced project and program support officers through to senior portfolio, PMO and program management professionals.

Opportunities may include

Senior Program Directors

- Program and Portfolio Managers
- PMO Managers
- Portfolio Coordinators
- Portfolio and EPMO Analysts
- Project Managers
- Project Coordinators and Project Support Officers
- PMO Reporting specialists
- Senior Analysts
- Enterprise Change Analysts
- Master Schedulers and Schedulers

About the opportunities Depending on your level and area of expertise, responsibilities may include:

- Supporting or managing complex portfolios, programs and projects
- Portfolio planning, prioritisation and investment alignment
- Establishing and maintaining PMO and EPMO governance frameworks
- Program and portfolio reporting, analysis and performance monitoring
- Developing executive briefs, decision papers, dashboards and reporting
- Integrated scheduling and resource management
- Financial management, procurement and budget monitoring
- Risk, benefits and dependency management
- Supporting strategic and data driven decision making
- Change management and stakeholder engagement
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives




- Building productive relationships with senior stakeholders and executives
- Providing project coordination and operational support across complex programs

What you'll need to succeed We are interested in speaking with candidates who bring experience across project, program, portfolio or PMO environments, particularly within complex government or large enterprise settings.

Depending on the role and level, you may bring experience in areas such as portfolio management, program delivery, PMO governance, project support, scheduling, financial analysis, reporting, business architecture, change management or portfolio analytics.

You will also demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively within complex delivery environments.

These opportunities require candidates to hold a current NV2 and/or TSPA security clearance.

What you'll get in return

These opportunities provide the chance to contribute to a significant enterprise portfolio and program management capability within the Australian Government, working across complex and strategically important programs.

Opportunities are available across a range of disciplines and experience levels, providing scope for professionals from APS4 through to EL1 equivalent to be considered according to their experience and specialist capability.

What you need to do now

If you are an experienced and suitably cleared PMO, portfolio, program or project professional, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now with an up to date CV outlining your relevant experience, current security clearance and areas of specialist expertise.

If this prospect isn't quite right for you, but you are interested in other cleared Federal Government opportunities, please contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion about your career.

📌 Project, Program & Portfolio Management (Canberra)
🏢 Hays | Policy u0026 Strategy
📍 Canberra