Project Governance and Portfolio Business Partner

Careers at Council; Camden; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Flex leave

Career development

Health program

Gym membership

Free parking

Job summary

Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Project Governance and Portfolio Business Partner to play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects aligned to our strategic priorities.

Working closely with Project Managers, Sponsors and stakeholders across the organisation, you will provide trusted governance and project management advice, coordinate governance and reporting processes, and contribute to building organisational project management capability.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and practical application of project management methodologies and frameworks, supported by formal project management qualifications and / or equivalent professional experience, including governance processes, stage gates, change requests and reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience coordinating governance processes and reporting, including preparation and review of governance papers and supporting informed decision-making
• Proven ability to provide business partnering and advisory support, including reviewing and improving the quality of business cases and project artefacts
• Experience working with project management systems and reporting tools, with a strong focus on data quality, consistency and usability
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements, including continuous improvement of frameworks, reporting and governance practices
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple inputs, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes within required timeframes
• Experience working in a portfolio, governance or strategic planning environment, including alignment to organisational planning frameworks (CSP, Delivery Program and Operational Plan)
• Experience in designing or delivering capability uplift initiatives, including training, guidance materials, or Community of Practice activities

Responsibilities

• Provide governance and project management advice to Project Managers, Sponsors and senior stakeholders across the organisation
• Coordinate governance and reporting processes and contribute to building organisational project management capability
• Influence how projects are delivered across Council and embed a consistent Project Management Framework for quality outcomes
• Support continuous improvement of governance practices and reporting

Skills

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Continuous improvement

Project governance

Change management

Organisational planning frameworks

Communication

Portfolio management

Education

PM qualifications

Tools

Project management systems

Job description

Project Governance and Portfolio Business Partner

Project Governance and Portfolio Business Partner

SALARY: $99,839.00 - 114,434.00 p.a + Super

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

• Enjoy a 35 hour working week
• Flexibility through flex leave provisions
• Professional career development
• Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
• Corporate Gym membership available
• Free Parking

Are you passionate about helping projects succeed through strong governance, strategic advice and continuous improvement? Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Project Governance and Portfolio Business Partner to play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects aligned to our strategic priorities.

Working closely with Project Managers, Sponsors and stakeholders across the organisation, you will provide trusted governance and project management advice, coordinate governance and reporting processes, and contribute to building organisational project management capability.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how projects are delivered across Council, drive best practice governance, and help embed a consistent and effective Project Management Framework that enables quality outcomes for our community.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

• Strong understanding and practical application of project management methodologies and frameworks, supported by formal project management qualifications and / or equivalent professional experience, including governance processes, stage gates, change requests and reporting requirements
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice to Project Managers, Sponsors and senior stakeholder
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating governance processes and reporting, including preparation and review of governance papers, and supporting informed decision-making
• Proven ability to provide business partnering and advisory support, including reviewing and improving the quality of business cases and project artefacts
• Experience working with project management systems and reporting tools, with a strong focus on data quality, consistency and usability
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements, including continuous improvement of frameworks, reporting and governance practices
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple inputs, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes within required timeframes
• Experience working in a portfolio, governance or strategic planning environment, including alignment to organisational planning frameworks (CSP, Delivery Program and Operational Plan)
• Experience in designing or delivering capability uplift initiatives, including training, guidance materials, or Community of Practice activities

Further Information: Linda Hogan, Project Portfolio Management Coordinator on 02 4645 5***

Closing Date for above position: 28/09/2026