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The Opportunity

• Play a leading role in establishing CSIRO’s new Digital Portfolio Management Office 
• Pave the way in a newly created role 
• Flexible hybrid position welcoming applications from multiple Australian capital cities
   

The Digital Office (DO) is a newly created business unit under the leadership of the Chief Digital Officer. The DO’s purpose is to drive CSIRO’s digital and data capabilities to maximise CSIRO’s impact and value. The DO is responsible for uplifting the governance frameworks, processes, and practices which ensure effective delivery of CSIRO’s investments in strategic digital programs (the digital portfolio). The governing body for the digital portfolio is the recently established Digital Steering Committee, supported by several Program Boards.

As the Digital Portfolio/Program Governance Lead you will lead the DPMO, managing the governance structure and implementing practices and processes which support effective governance of the digital portfolio. You will play a key role in supporting the Digital Steering Committee to carry out its responsibilities and will lead the organisation to mature its digital portfolio practices on an ongoing basis.

The programs comprising the digital portfolio span multiple business units and teams, so a strong ability to build trust, influence diverse stakeholders, and negotiate complex scenarios will be key to success. As CSIRO's portfolio governance leader, you will champion transparency, open communication, and inclusive decision-making, strengthening our reputation as a reliable, responsive, and innovative partner.
 

Your duties will include:

• Under broad guidance, be the custodian of the digital portfolio governance structure, including the development and implementation of its framework, processes and practices.
• Be responsible for ensuring the DPMO provides effective secretariat services to the Digital Steering Committee and its Program Boards.
• Collaborate closely with program leads and other stakeholders, such as the Strategy Office, to ensure metrics are fit-for-purpose measures of program success.
• Track the health of the entire portfolio and analyse portfolio metrics and outcomes to support decision-making and prioritisation by the Digital Steering Committee. 
• Regularly review and enhance the portfolio governance structure, processes and practices to optimise efficiency, effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Introduce new perspectives/directions to address long-standing organisation-wide problems and recommend improvements which enhance governance practices. 
• Develop and maintain collaborative and produtive relationships with program managers, directors, sponsor, the EPMO and other stakeholder to facilitate DPO operations and support the effective functioning of the Digital Steering Committee and its Program Boards.
• Negotiate and influence across senior-level stakeholders to generate buy-in and support for the governance structure and new processes.
• Be a visible leader who champions the benefits of good governance and leads the organisation to mature its portfolio governance practices. 
• Provide ongoing support to program teams to support their use of the governance processes and practices.
   

Location: Perth WA, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW, Brisbane QLD, or Canberra ACT

Salary: AU$146,207 - AU$161,767 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified Term of 2 years

Reference: 95619

To be considered you will need:

Essential:
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

• Relevant experience (4+ years) in managing a high-value digital portfolio and associated governance frameworks in a PMO in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience in developing and implementing digital portfolio governance processes and procedures. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to negotiate, influence and generate buy-in for change, and a record of strong leadership that has contributed to or defined new practices and processes.
• Ability to promote the benefits of good governance and support stakeholders to mature governance practices.
• A tertiary qualification (or equivalent professional experience) in information technology, program management, or a related field.

Desirable

• Experience managing a portfolio of work in a government or research environment.
• Industry recognised certification (e.g. MoP)

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

15th February 2024, 11:00pm AEST