Manager - Enterprise Program Management Office

Parks Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Manager to lead the Enterprise Program Management Office, establishing governance and delivery standards across the organisation.

You will partner with executives to provide board-level reporting, manage portfolios and drive performance during a period of transformation, shaping organisational capability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in enterprise program, portfolio or project management environments.
• Experience establishing, leading or maturing an Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO).
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and a Victorian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Parks Victoria's Enterprise Program Management Office and governance framework.
• Provide executive and Board reporting, insights and governance across portfolios.
• Oversee portfolio prioritisation, delivery and performance reporting.
• Drive transformation, continuous improvement and organisational capability.

Skills

Senior leadership

Governance

Portfolio oversight

Strategic planning

Performance reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Manager - Enterprise Program Management Office

Lead Parks Victoria's Enterprise Program Management Office, driving governance, portfolio oversight and strategic reporting across the organisation!

• Lead Parks Victoria's Enterprise Program Management Office
• Drive enterprise governance, reporting and portfolio oversight
• Shape organisational performance during a period of transformation

About Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria manages more than 4 million hectares across 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves, protecting natural and cultural values while providing accessible parks for over 100 million visits each year.
We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, government, community organisations and stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for all Victorians.

About the role

Reporting to the Director, Strategy and Performance, this role leads Parks Victoria's Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), establishing the frameworks, governance and standards that enable effective project, program and portfolio delivery across the organisation.

The role is responsible for enterprise-wide portfolio oversight, prioritisation, performance monitoring and reporting against key organisational deliverables, ensuring initiatives remain aligned to Parks Victoria's strategic goals. Working closely with executives and senior leaders, you will provide high-quality reporting, insights and governance that support informed decision-making at both Executive and Board level.

As a senior leader, you will build organisational capability in program and portfolio management, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure consistent approaches to planning, reporting and delivery are embedded across the organisation.

This is a critical leadership role during a period of transformation as Parks Victoria strengthens organisational performance and focuses on delivering sustainable outcomes for Victoria's parks and communities.

We're looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in enterprise program, portfolio or project management environments
• Proven experience establishing, leading or maturing an Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO).
• Strong expertise in governance, portfolio oversight, strategic planning and performance reporting.
• Experience delivering complex, large-scale projects and portfolios within a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated capability preparing executive and Board-level reporting and insights.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (postgraduate desirable) and a Victorian Driver Licence

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Close date: 11th November 2026

We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.