- Canberra, ACT (The agency supports and promotes flexible working, including remote options on negotiation and where appropriate based on the specifics of the role)
- Ongoing/Non-Ongoing (The position is Ongoing, however Non-Ongoing employment may be offered for an initial engagement of up to 12 months)
- $125,863 - $143,171 + Superannuation

About the Branch

The Transformation Branch works collaboratively to turn strategy into measurable value for the agency. By bringing together future strategy, business and data architecture, data management and analytics, and strong governance, we support the delivery of agency priorities in a consistent, transparent and sustainable way.

The Branch works closely with the Digital Services Branch and Chief AI Office and is made up of five functions:

- Value Management Office: Coordinates and oversees the agency’s transformation portfolio. The team supports governance, reporting, risk management, benefits tracking and portfolio planning, so decisions are clear, informed and accountable.
- Product Management: Works with branches to understand business and user needs and help deliver the right solutions at the right time.
- Data Innovation and Tools: Enables the agency to get the most value from its data. The team improves data quality, access and use, and develops tools and insights that support better decisions and business outcomes.
- Organisational Change Management and Support: Helps people prepare for and adopt change. The team provides change management guidance, tools and capability building, and supports contract management, reporting and financial administration.
- Strategy and Business Architecture: Provides a clear view of how the agency operates today and where it can improve. The team maintains business capability and data architecture to help people, processes, information and technology work together.

About the Section

The Transformation Branch defines Products as each of the CER’s schemes end-to-end value stream. As such, the Product Management section works closely with business owners to implement new schemes and enhance the capabilities of existing schemes.



We prioritise the most valuable ideas and painful problems that support the agency's strategic objectives. We aim to ensure we build the right thing for our users by leading collaboration with internal stakeholders to turn these ideas into solutions that balance user desirability, business viability and are feasible to deliver within known guardrails and constraints.

Role Responsibilities and Duties

- Manage and deliver procedural, operational, and administrative tasks for the Product Management Section.
- Lead the practical implementation of section deliverables, including scheme and delivery value stream capability uplift, prioritisation, roadmap management, integrated backlog practices and definition of ready standards.
- Coordinate three-horizon planning across Product Managers, ensuring roadmaps reflect strategic direction, scheme priorities, delivery constraints and changes in the operating context.
- Document and maintain consistent ways of working for Product Managers and Product Owners so initiatives, epics, features and PBIs are visible, prioritised and aligned to business and user value.
- Improve the quality and transparency of DevOps data by embedding clear expectations for backlog hygiene, work item structure, status accuracy, dependencies and reporting discipline.
- Develop and manage a range of stakeholder relationships to achieve outcomes through collaboration and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Support the management of a team of Product Managers and Owners and drive alignment in business capabilities across the core platforms.
- Build product capability in a team environment through supervision, coaching, providing performance feedback, conflict resolution and encouraging career development.
- Prepare briefs, reports,



correspondence, and use various channels to internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage workforce planning, recruitment, procurement, and staff and contractor engagement while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Depending on experience and skills you may be required to undertake the following duties:

- Work as a product manager for internal business users. Ensure products deliver measurable user and business value by partnering with business owners to define product vision, identify opportunities for improvement prioritise the roadmap, and work with delivery teams to deliver solutions. Lead continuous discovery, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with empowered teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

To be successful in the role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

- 3 years’ experience in working in similar roles.
- Ability to influence others and achieve common goals through excellent stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build robust relationships.
- Ability to solve problems and think analytically along with organisational, project and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail, personal drive and integrity, a flexible mindset and a willingness to learn are critical traits.
- Effective time management and coordination skills to manage multiple projects within changing priorities.
- Highly developed leadership and management skills and the capability to mentor, motivate and build capacity of staff, including leading a team through change and uncertainty.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in product management methodologies and frameworks and an understanding of SAFe® Agile practices.
- Qualifications in business analyst or product management roles are desirable, but not essential.

Applications close 11.30pm on Monday, 23 November 2026

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