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We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.\nRole highlights\nLead governance and assurance across CSIRO's national capital works portfolio\nProvide strategic oversight of governance, risk management and assurance activities for complex infrastructure programs\nJoin Australia's national science agency and help enable world-class research facilities\n\nAbout CSIRO\nAs Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. 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Reporting to the Manager, Project Management Office, you will provide expert advice on governance, risk and assurance, coordinate assurance activities and reviews, and support the planning and delivery of complex infrastructure projects and programs.\nWorking closely with project managers, executives and corporate stakeholders, you will help ensure projects are delivered with strong governance, effective oversight and alignment to organisational and regulatory requirements.\nYour high-level duties will include:\nLeading the establishment and implementation of governance and assurance frameworks, processes and reporting for capital works programs.\nMonitoring project performance, risk, compliance, cost and schedule indicators to identify emerging issues and support informed decision-making.\nCoordinating internal audits, health checks, assurance reviews, benefits realisation reports and project governance assessments etc.\nManaging external gateway reviews and independent assurance activities, including engagement of specialist consultants.\nDeveloping and implementing tools, templates and systems that support project planning, governance and delivery.\nProviding evidence-based advice, reports and recommendations to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.\nSupporting system improvement and program-level planning by identifying delivery risks, dependencies and constraints.\nContributing to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen project delivery capability across the organisation.\nRole particulars\nLocation: Melbourne (Clayton) or Canberra (Black Mountain) preferred, with other CSIRO locations considered.\nSalary: AU$118k - AU$127k pa + 15.4% superannuation\nTenure: Indefinite, Full-time\nReference: 104374\nAs the successful candidate, you will bring:\nRelevant bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, construction management, business, or a related discipline, and relevant experience in capital works project governance, assurance, project controls or program delivery.\nDemonstrated expertise in applying project controls (cost, schedule and risk management), together with governance and assurance frameworks, audit and review methodologies, to support the effective planning and delivery of capital works projects.\nDemonstrated experience in the effective use of project management tools, systems and strategies and delivery of capital works projects or programs.\nWell-developed written and verbal communications and stakeholder management skills to build and maintain strong working relationships, and the capability to support change across user groups and the organisation.\nAbility to effectively lead, support, and coordinate a small team to achieve shared goals through clear communication, accountability, and collaboration.\nA history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.\nDesirable\nDemonstrated experience coordinating gateway reviews and assurance functions.\nRelevant certification in project or program management, risk management, internal audit or assurance, such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, MoR or an equivalent recognised certification.\nFor full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.\nSupport and workplace adjustments\nWe offer a range of reasonable supports and workplace adjustments. Please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description if we can help you to equitably participate in our recruitment process or the role itself.\nNot sure if you meet all the criteria?\nWhile it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.\nSetting you up for success\nWe are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please reach out to the contact on page 1 of the position description, to let us know how we can support you.\nLife at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements\nWe work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process.CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.\nInclusion and belonging\nSolving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. 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