Program Reporting Specialist - Federal Government

Wellington Shire Council; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

McArthur is seeking an experienced EL1 Program Reporting Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity with a Federal Government agency in Canberra. This Canberra-based role offers hybrid arrangements and focuses on executive reporting, PMO governance, and data visualization through Power BI and DevOps.

You will develop integrated program reporting frameworks, produce dashboards and reports, and coordinate inputs across multiple workstreams while engaging senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program reporting, PMO reporting or portfolio reporting within large government programs.
• Experience developing executive dashboards and governance reporting.
• Experience supporting senior executive and governance forums.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex program information.
• Experience in highly regulated government environments; advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, DevOps and MS Office.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining integrated program reporting frameworks and standards.
• Producing executive dashboards, performance reports and scorecards.
• Coordinating reporting inputs across multiple program workstreams.
• Monitoring milestones, schedules, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Analyzing complex delivery information and identifying trends or concerns.
• Preparing executive briefings, presentations and governance reporting.
• Supporting senior governance forums, assurance activities and program reviews.
• Improving reporting processes, automation and data visualisation.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders across business, program and delivery teams.

Skills

PMO reporting

Executive dashboards

Governance reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Government sector experience

Tools

Power BI

DevOps

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior EL1 program reporting role supporting a major Federal Government transformation program. Canberra-based with hybrid arrangements considered.

• EL1-level Federal Government program reporting opportunity, Baseline required
• Major transformation program | Contract to June 2027 + extensions
• Executive reporting, PMO governance, Power BI & DevOps

McArthur is seeking an experienced EL1 Program Reporting Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity with a Federal Government agency in Canberra.

This role will support a major transformation program, providing high-quality program reporting, performance insights and governance information across multiple workstreams.

The opportunity

• $75-$85 per hour + super
• Canberra based
• 40 hours per week
• Contract through to 30 June 2027
• Potential for 2 x 6-month extensions

The role

Working closely with program leadership, the PMO and delivery teams, you will provide clear and accurate visibility of program performance, milestones, risks, issues and dependencies.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining integrated program reporting frameworks and standards
• Producing executive dashboards, performance reports and scorecards
• Coordinating reporting inputs across multiple program workstreams
• Monitoring milestones, schedules, risks, issues and dependencies
• Analysing complex delivery information and identifying emerging trends or concerns
• Preparing executive briefings, presentations and governance reporting
• Supporting senior governance forums, assurance activities and program reviews
• Improving reporting processes, automation and data visualisation
• Engaging with senior stakeholders across business, program and delivery teams

About you

You will bring 5+ years' experience in program reporting, PMO reporting or portfolio reporting within large and complex government programs.

You will also have:

• Strong experience developing executive-level dashboards and governance reporting
• Experience supporting senior executive and governance forums
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex program information
• Experience within highly regulated government environmentsAdvanced skills across Microsoft Excel, Power BI, DevOps and Microsoft Office
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across multiple workstreams

Experience supporting large-scale transformation, reform or regulatory change programs will be highly regarded. Exposure to Agile, SAFe or hybrid delivery environments and relevant project/program management qualifications would also be advantageous.

Mandatory requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Hold a current Baseline Security Clearance
• Be willing to undertake a National Police Check
• Be available to work 40 hours per week in Canberra