"Senior Principal, IT Portfolio Management Office"

Job Description:

• Information Technology Services
• Part-time (0.8FTE), fixed-term position through to the end of December 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $117,958 - $132,247 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our St. Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The Senior Principal, IT Portfolio Management Office leads the development and implementation of strategic portfolio management projects that ensure technology investments are governed and aligned with the University’s strategic objectives. This role establishes and uplifts project portfolio projects, processes and planning artefacts to support transparent decision-making, effective resource allocation and enterprise-wide value delivery.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, the position provides expert guidance on portfolio planning, investment prioritisation and performance reporting, while driving continuous improvement in portfolio governance and maturity across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of project portfolio management tools, processes and governance to support strategic alignment and investment decisions
• Manage technical projects to support the implementation of the IT Gated process by uplifting the current toolset
• Provide expert advice to project and business stakeholders on project setup, delivery frameworks, governance and portfolio integration
• Develop and maintain portfolio artefacts including roadmaps, dashboards and reporting to improve visibility, decision-making and performance tracking
• Support continuous improvement of portfolio management practices, including process optimisation, stakeholder engagement and maturity uplift initiatives

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

You are an experienced portfolio or project professional with a strong background in governance, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement within complex environments. You bring a structured, analytical approach and the ability to influence and guide stakeholders to deliver aligned, high-value outcomes. You have proven ability to lead technical projects while ensuring stakeholder engagement.

You will demonstrate:

• Postgraduate qualifications in IT, project management or a related field (or equivalent experience and education)
• Significant experience delivering or supporting portfolio management, project governance or strategic planning within large, complex organisations
• Proven experience leading or supporting business process redesign, change initiatives or strategy implementation
• Strong experience in project delivery frameworks (e.g. waterfall), including governance, reporting, risk and issue management
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and manage stakeholders at all levels, including holding teams accountable and resolving delivery challenges
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex environments and recommend practical improvements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and deliver outcomes in dynamic environments

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Carissa Reck, Associate Director, IT Portfolio Management Office (PMO) at c.reck@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A brief cover letter (1-2 pages) summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 01 April at 11.00pm AEST (R-61870).