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Role Title: Project Governance Officer Reports to: Portfolio Manager – Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry Grade: Clerk 7/8 Type: On going Location: This role requires candidates to work from BDM Pyrmont office up to five days a fortnight. Primary purpose of the role: Perform portfolio governance and support activities to contribute to the effective oversight and governance of projects and programs to achieve strategic business objectives and comply with organisational frameworks. Key responsibilities include: Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear communication, consultation, and issues management to support transparent and accountable project governance. Undertake research and analysis, identify trends, data collection and prepare governance briefs including monthly and fortnightly reports. Maintain the holistic Portfolio status report in real time, ensuring it is continuously updated to reflect all changes through active collaboration with stakeholders. Refine existing Portfolio practices in line with changing requirements and assist in the establishment of best practices and frameworks and provide recommendations to support evidence-based decision-making to enable continuous improvement in project governance practices. Manage end-to-end process of developing, composing, and submitting Briefing Notes and project Business Cases, in accordance with established guidelines. Schedule and organise portfolio led forums, prepare presentation decks, record and distribute minutes, and follow up on action items. Coach and support project and delivery managers in the preparation and maintenance of project documentation and PPM updates. Provide support to the team in the development and preparation of procurement documentation. Key challenges: Balancing competing demands to ensure portfolio deliverables are achieved. Maintaining effective communication and stakeholder engagement. Build an effective relationship with senior stakeholders to identify and resolve issues and to solicit accurate up to date project / initiative status. Meeting day to day portfolio activities while identifying risks, issues and assessing the impact of actions options for resolutions to ensure risks are managed or escalated. About you 5+ years of experience of portfolio / project coordinator/analyst role. Strong understanding of project portfolio management, project lifecycle, and resource planning. Proficiency with tools such as SharePoint, MS Project, Power BI, and PPM (e.g., Altus, Planview, or similar). Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and document management systems. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills. Ability to problem solve and collaborate with team members to find the solution. Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities, and support team dynamics effectively. Closing date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 (9.59am) What we need from you: Please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 4pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages). In your cover letter, please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills. For enquiries regarding this position and recruitment process, please contact Justyna Klap via Justyna.Klap@customerservice.nsw.gov.au
Salary Grade Clerk 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $113,574 base plus superannuation
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