IT PMO Analyst

Melton City Council; Melton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 ADOs (Accrued Day Off) per year

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible work options

GMHBA health plan

16 weeks paid parental leave

3 weeks paid secondary carer leave

Job summary

Melton City Council is seeking an IT PMO Analyst to strengthen IT portfolio governance, assurance and optimisation. You will coordinate delivery of high‑quality IT projects and support activities, reporting to the Digital and Program Delivery Lead and collaborating with IT, ePMO, staff across Council, other councils, vendors and consultants.

You will help ensure IT initiatives are effectively planned, monitored and managed in line with Council priorities and industry best practice, delivering

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT project management, governance frameworks and portfolio reporting.
• Experience supporting and delivering IT projects using waterfall and agile delivery methodologies.
• Certification in recognised project, program or portfolio management methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, Agile, Scrum, SAFe or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support IT planning, reporting and governance, ensuring alignment with Wellbeing Plan and IT Governance Framework.
• Coordinate stage gate meetings and project health checks; provide QA over artefacts and deliverables.
• Review project data and prepare accurate program and portfolio reporting including monthly governance, traffic light, audit and risk reports.
• Proactively track project status, risks, issues, milestones, schedules, budgets, benefits and resources across the IT portfolio.
• Lead and facilitate portfolio workshops and planning activities, including Program Increment planning and post-implementation reviews.

Skills

IT governance

Portfolio reporting

Stakeholder management

Agile & Waterfall delivery

PRINCE2 / PMP / MSP

Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in project management or IT

Postgraduate qualifications (advantage)

Tools

PRINCE2

PMP

MSP

Agile / Scrum / SAFe

Job description

Band 8 - Salary Range $127,546.85 to $142,788.13 per annum + 12% Super + ADO

Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.

Why join Melton City Council?

Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.

As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents.

Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer:

• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
• A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities

Join us and help build a city that thrives—where your work makes a real difference every day.

The Opportunity

The IT PMO Analyst supports Council to strengthen IT portfolio governance, assurance and optimisation, while coordinating the delivery of high-quality, value-driven IT projects and support activities.

Reporting to the Digital and Program Delivery Lead, the role works closely with the Information Technology team, ePMO, staff across Council, other councils, vendors and consultants.

You will help ensure IT initiatives are effectively planned, monitored and managed in line with Council priorities, the IT Governance Framework and industry best practice.

Through accurate reporting, data analysis, quality assurance and governance support, the role will improve decision-making and the successful delivery of Council’s IT portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and support IT planning, reporting and governance, ensuring alignment with the Council and Wellbeing Plan and the IT Governance Framework.
• Coordinate stage gate meetings and project health checks, and provide quality assurance over key project artefacts and deliverables.
• Review project data and prepare accurate program and portfolio reporting, including monthly governance, traffic light, audit and risk reports.
• Proactively track project status, risks, issues, milestones, schedules, budgets, benefits, resources and dependencies across the IT portfolio.
• Lead and facilitate portfolio workshops and planning activities, including Program Increment planning, post-implementation reviews and risk workshops.

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About you

Tertiary qualifications in project management, information technology or a relevant field, together with relevant postgraduate qualifications, or lesser formal qualifications with extensive and diverse experience.
Extensive experience in IT project management, including governance frameworks, project methodologies, assurance processes, project financials and portfolio reporting.
Relevant practical experience supporting and delivering IT projects using traditional, waterfall and agile delivery methodologies.
Relevant certification in a recognised project, program or portfolio management methodology such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, Agile, Scrum, SAFe or equivalent.
Exceptional analytical, communication, facilitation, influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.
Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.

Culture and Values

Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there’s a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we’d love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.

We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:

• Motivate
• Empower
• Lead
• Trust
• Open
• Nurture

There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:

Staff Benefits | Melton City Council

• 13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year*
• 5 weeks annual leave*
• Genuine Flexible work options
• Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits
• 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)*
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave*

*Eligible for Full Time positions or for Fixed term positions eligible after 12 months of employment.

To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All successful applicants will need to undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply with any public health orders applicable to local government.

We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.