Josh's Water Jobs – APS Level 6 - Portfolio Management Officer

Ongoing
$102,321 – $112,615 plus 15.4% superannuation
Albury, Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Murray Bridge

Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.

We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray–Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray–Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The position:
The APS6 PMO role sits in the MDBA’s Enterprise Portfolio Management Office, which forms part of our Business Services Division’s Strategy, Performance and Portfolio Management Branch. The team is responsible for supporting the effective governance, oversight and assurance of the MDBA’s investment portfolio. The role is focused on supporting project and program teams to optimise their delivery outcomes and to provide the MDBA’s executive with performance reporting that enables them to make informed and dynamic decisions across the investment portfolio.

The PMO will work closely with internal stakeholders to increase the quality of project and program level planning and reporting. They will also support project health checks, professional development activities and internal standards reviews aimed at increasing project and program delivery capabilities across the agency.

Your key responsibilities in this role are to:

Develop, maintain and promote best practice project and program management standards to support effective change delivery across the MDBA.
Provide accurate and meaningful reporting, analysis and recommendations on individual project/program health, the overall performance of the MDBA’s investment portfolio and other ad hoc reports.
Support project delivery assurance reviews aimed at improving delivery outcomes and increasing project management capabilities.
Support the prioritisation of new investment proposals to optimise the strategic value of the MDBA’s investments in change.
Contribute to the other activities aimed at the effective governance, oversight and assurance of the MDBA’s investment portfolio.

What we offer you:

You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
At the MDBA you will undertake a variety of interesting and challenging work. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise, and work with the Australian community to support a critical resource management initiative.
Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs.
A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.

Tell me more:
It is easy to apply for a job at the MDBA. Go to www.mdba.gov.au/careers and tell us what makes you the ideal candidate. Take the opportunity to work with the MDBA as we continue to make a difference through the protection and enhancement of the environment.

For more information regarding this opportunity contact Jill Watson, jill.watson@mdba.gov.au.

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