Manager Program Governance – Expression of Interest (Public Sector Employees Only)

Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

4 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym memberships

Employee assistance program

CBD office location

Long term career development

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure in WA seeks a Manager Program Governance from the public sector to lead governance, assurance and executive support for OMID. This is an exciting role with an immediate start for up to 12 months, with potential extension.

You will lead a high‑calibre team, develop governance frameworks, coordinate executive governance forums and reporting, and provide strategic advice on governance, risk and compliance to senior executives in a complex,

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and assurance activities across major infrastructure programs and projects.
• Provide strategic advice to senior executives on governance, risk, compliance and decision-making matters.
• Manage a high-performing team to coordinate executive governance forums, steering committees and related reporting.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies and processes.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple government agencies.
• Identify and escalation governance, assurance and delivery risks requiring executive attention.
• Drive continuous improvement in governance maturity, accountability and reporting practices.

Job description

Building the infrastructure that shapes Western Australia’s future. The Office of Major Infrastructure Delivery (OMID) is responsible for planning, procurement, financing, and delivery of the State’s major infrastructure. As the lead agency for social and non-residential infrastructure, OMID delivers high value (exceeding $100 million), highly complex or high-risk projects across the health, justice, cultural, sporting, emergency services, and primary industry sectors. It brings together the best of program and project management, procurement, contract management, finance, commercial, stakeholder engagement, communications, sustainability, and governance to ensure Western Australia’s infrastructure is built safely, sustainably and with maximum public benefit. OMID delivers projects that make a real difference to every Western Australian with new hospitals, sports, culture and entertainment centres, transport upgrades and training, justice and research facilities. OMID is a part of the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI), which is responsible for coordinating the State’s transport operations, leading strategic planning and policy development, and delivering safe and sustainable transport services as part of the wider Transport Portfolio .

The Opportunity

We are seeking expressions of interest from current Western Australian Public Sector employees for the role of Manager Program Governance. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role supporting the delivery of Western Australia's largest and most complex infrastructure projects. Available for an immediate start for up to 12 months (with the possibility of extension), the role leads OMID's governance and business management function, ensuring effective governance, quality assurance and executive support across the organisation.

• Lead governance and assurance activities across major infrastructure programs and projects.
• Provide strategic advice to senior executives on governance, risk, compliance and decision-making matters.
• Manage a high-performing team to coordinate executive governance forums, steering committees and related reporting.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies and processes.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple government agencies.
• Identify and escalation governance, assurance and delivery risks requiring executive attention.
• Drive continuous improvement in governance maturity, accountability and reporting practices.

For further information about the role, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Craig McAllister, Manager Program Governance on 0401 077 055 and/or [e-mail] .

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a motivated and capable leader who thrives in a complex environment and enjoys working at the centre of strategic decision-making. You may already be operating in a senior governance, program, policy or corporate services role and be looking for your next challenge. We also encourage applications from high-performing employees seeking a development opportunity who can demonstrate strong leadership potential, sound judgement, and experience supporting executive decision-making. The successful applicant will bring excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to provide strategic advice, build strong partnerships, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. We believe everyone at DTMI is a leader, contributing to our impactful work for the sector and community. We expect all employees to embody the behaviours and mindsets outlined in the Building Leadership Impact and Leadership Expectations .

Our Offer

• A competitive salary, and 12% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave, 3 public service holidays yearly and long service leave every 7 years.
• Salary packaging options to lease a new car.
• Discounted gym memberships and health facilities.
• Employee assistance program with a range of services and support channels
• CBD office location close to public transport.
• Work on exciting and challenging projects that shape WA’s future infrastructure.
• Long term career development opportunities.

In addition to rewarding work, we invite you to be Part of Something Real . Learn more about our commitment to you, here.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), have any question about the process or how to submit your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or [phone]. Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance and must have valid working rights in Australia before commencing employment.