Position Title
Portfolio Office Team Leader
APS Classification
APS Level 6
Salary Range
$77,262 - $85,418
Branch
Shared Services Branch
Location
Tuggeranong Office Park (TOP), ACT
Opportunity Type
Ongoing (Permanent)
Security Requirements
None
Closing Date
08 July 2013 at 11:59pm (AEST)
Information about the Section / Branch
Shared Services branch provides a front door into the Information Management and
Technology Group (IMTG) for business areas seeking advice on business system capability
and design services to support:
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new policy and major change initiatives program development and delivery
corporate services
business process automation
business process re-engineering
Experts are available to assist you in clarifying your business initiatives and to design
processes and technical solutions to support the delivery of outcomes for your policy or
program. This could include identifying where current business systems or IT services meet
your specific needs and exploring solutions available elsewhere in Government as well as
mapping, reviewing and reengineering business processes to identify and reduce duplication
and achieve consistency across your area of responsibility.
Currently the branch is providing consultation and co-design services to support the
evolution and delivery of major change initiatives like the National Disability Insurance
Scheme and Strategic Program Reform.
The branch is also responsible for a range of IMTG Strategic and Portfolio Management
activities including:
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Development of strategic plans to enable the department to make informed decisions
about future platforms for information, applications and infrastructure
Provision of advice to shape emerging whole of government IT initiatives
ICT portfolio reporting, including benefits management, and strengthening of ICT
project management frameworks
Relationship management of our strategic and commercial ICT arrangements at the
whole of government level
Coordination of the IT investment cycle
Coordination of whole of government ICT reporting activities and entry level ICT
recruitment programs.
Description of the Role
The IMTG Portfolio Management Office provides an enabling support structure for all
programs and projects within IMTG. We provide standardised guidance including principles,
processes and techniques to deliver outcomes within an internationally recognised Project,
Programme and Portfolio Management approach. The team also provides assurance to the
Chief Information Officer (CIO) and other senior management that the ICT Portfolio in
FaHCSIA is being effectively and efficiently managed.
The Section is also responsible for the following bodies of work:
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ICT enabled P3M3 assessment and capability improvement plans.
Overarching Portfolio Governance monitoring and reporting
Coordinating the Project Management Community of Practice
Developing and maintaining the ICT Workforce Strategy
Overseeing responses to a number of Whole-Of-Australian-Government (WOAG)
requirements
Coordinating the intake and placement of ICT Graduates and Cadets.
NOTE: This is a recently expanded function in IMTG. As such the position will evolve over
time as the function matures. For the next 6 - 12 months this role will focus on establishing
and strengthening the range of new Portfolio Management initiatives.
Duties / Selection Criteria
The APS 6 will work closely with the Assistant Section Manager to monitor and review the
Portfolio of ICT projects to provide assurance to senior managers that it is being carried out
efficiently and effectively. The position also provides high level support as required to various
Project and Portfolio level staff and functions.
Criterion 1
Ability to provide sound advice to a range of stakeholders on Project, Programme and
Portfolio level best practices including alignment with P3M3 Capability Improvement.
Criterion 2
Ability to analyse relevant Project and Portfolio reports and products and provide considered
advice on the performance of the Portfolio.
Criterion 3
Knowledge of and experience in a Portfolio/Project Management Environment.
Criterion 4
The ability to communicate with influence and establish good stakeholder relationships
Criterion 5
Achieves results
Criterion 6
Demonstrates personal drive and integrity
Criterion 7
Well-developed written and oral communication and representation skills
Referee / Interview Requirements
The names and contact details of two referees would be appreciated. An interview will be
conducted. Applicants will be asked to give a presentation during the interview. Details of the
presentation will be provided to applicants after the closing of the application.
Contact Officer
Name: Guy TESSIER
Phone: (02) 6146 2081
Email: GUY.TESSIER@FAHCSIA.GOV.AU