PMO Lead

Job Info

• Job Identification
• 17186
• Job Category
• Technical Project/Program Management
• Posting Date
• 06/01/2026, 07:19 AM
• Locations
•  Footscray Park
• Apply Before
• 06/14/2026, 10:00 PM
• Job Schedule
• Full time

Job Description

About VU:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Team: 

The Project Management Office (PMO) is a trusted partner and strategic enabler within Victoria University’s Information Technology Services. Our team brings together passionate specialists in governance, finance, change, communications, and project delivery to help shape and support the University’s digital transformation journey. We collaborate closely with colleagues across VU to prioritise the right work, deliver high‑quality outcomes, and ensure every initiative contributes real value to our students, staff, and community. With a strong focus on service, transparency, and continuous improvement, the PMO fosters an environment where great ideas can thrive and impactful change can happen.

About the Role: 

The Project Management Office (PMO) sits at the heart of Victoria University’s digital and strategic transformation. We are a collaborative, future‑focused team bringing together expertise in governance, change, finance, communications, and project delivery. 

United by a commitment to service excellence, we partner with colleagues across the University to prioritise the right initiatives, deliver quality outcomes, and uplift capability across the organisation. 

Our team thrives on transparency, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful, positive impact for our students, staff, and wider community.

Position Key Duties:

• Lead and continuously improve portfolio governance frameworks, PMO standards, and digital delivery methodologies.
• Oversee the governance of all portfolio initiatives to ensure delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget, and benefits.
• Coordinate key governance boards and forums, ensuring high‑quality papers, documentation, and decision tracking.
• Manage the demand management “front door” process to assess, prioritise, and govern new initiatives entering the portfolio.
• Oversee portfolio financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and alignment to approved allocations.
• Develop and maintain benefits management frameworks to support identification, tracking, and realisation of business value.
• Deliver high‑quality portfolio reporting, dashboards, and insights to senior stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop PMO and portfolio team members to uplift capability and drive service excellence.

Salary:  HEP 10 - $142,441 plus 17% Super

Employment Type:  Full time - Ongoing

Hours: 37.65/1.0 FTE

Location: Footscray Park Campus

For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description - PMO Lead

About You:

• You have solid experience developing or leading a PMO - this is vital. Exposure to Higher Education is also a huge asset.
• You’re a strategic thinker with deep experience in governance, project delivery, and leading complex digital or organisational change.
• You’re an influential communicator who builds trusted relationships and confidently engages senior stakeholders.
• You bring strong financial, analytical, and planning capability, with a knack for turning data into clear insights and decisions.
• You’re a supportive, people‑focused leader who uplifts capability, drives continuous improvement, and fosters a high‑performance culture.

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment. 

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted:

• A cover letter
• Your curriculum vitae/resume
• Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Applications will close Sunday 14 June at 11:59pm. This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

 Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.