Defence PMO Lead: Governance & Delivery

The Architecture Practice

Canberra

On-site

AUD 190,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Architecture Practice is seeking an experienced PMO Manager / Senior PMO Analyst to support Defence capability programs in Canberra. You will lead governance forums, reporting, risk management and executive support in a complex environment. This on-site role requires NV1 security eligibility and experience in Defence governance processes, stakeholder engagement, and performance reporting.

Salary range $190K–$210K incl. super.

Qualifications

Experience working in Defence environments.
Demonstrated PMO, governance, or project management experience within complex programs.
Strong understanding of Defence capability governance processes and approvals.
Experience managing risks, issues, actions, decisions, and performance reporting.
Excellent communication, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience supporting senior executives and governance forums.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support governance forums including Program Boards, Steering Committees, Working Groups, and senior Defence governance bodies.
Manage program schedules, governance calendars, milestones, and key deliverables.
Prepare executive briefs, presentations, dashboards, KPI reports, and decision support materials.
Maintain program registers, including risks, actions, decisions, and issues.
Support demand management, work intake assessments, and prioritisation activities.
Monitor program performance and provide reporting to senior stakeholders.
Assist with vendor engagement, contract performance monitoring, and deliverable reviews.
Facilitate stakeholder communication across Defence, Defence, industry partners, and program teams.