The details:

Join City of Moreton Bay in this key leadership role within our newly established Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO), and help deliver projects that shape and enhance our communities - today and into the future.

This is an exciting time to come on board! With our new General Manager now in place, we’re looking for five new team members to help design and implement a high-quality, fit-for-purpose ePMO function here at Australia’s third-largest council.

Reporting to the ePMO Implementation Manager, you'll be responsible for leading cost planning, monitoring and reporting across the ePMO’s portfolio. 

This is a key role for the team as we look to you to deliver strong financial governance, forecasting accuracy and alignment with budgeting frameworks.

You will provide portfolio-wide financial insights and strategic advice to support decision making, mitigate risk, and ensure long-term financial sustainability of projects. We'll also look to you to:

• Report on financial tracking and trends across all projects managed by the ePMO.
• Support strategic and operational planning by developing financial projections and cost modelling.
• Ensure adherence to Council’s financial control frameworks, policies and approval processes by influencing and advising project leads and senior stakeholders, working closely with Financial Services.
• Provide early insights into financial risk, cost pressures, burn rates and under/over performance, presenting recommendations for corrective actions as required.
• Lead the automation and continuous improvement of project financial processes, systems and reporting tools.

This is a unique opportunity to have an influential voice during this integral foundational stage - helping us promote the benefits of the ePMO to key stakeholders by showcasing our wins along the way!

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🔍 Click here to view our full listing of current job opportunities as we are also recruiting for four other brand-new roles in this team:

• ePMO Implementation Manager
• Enterprise Master Scheduler
• ePMO Risk Specialist
• Portfolio Specialist

About you

We are seeking someone experienced in financial management, accounting or cost control within a complex organisation... ready for that next challenge!

You will be highly proficient in financial systems, forecasting tools, financial modelling and data visualisation relevant to large-scale project cost management.

With your high-level analytical approach and ability to interpret complex data, you’ll be confident in explaining cost drivers and providing strategic advice to stakeholders on emerging trends and risks.

You’ll bring a solid understanding of governance, probity and compliance expectations in Local Government or a similar regulatory framework, and ideally have some exposure to capital works planning.

You’ll be energised by the opportunity to join at the foundation stage - ready to seek those opportunities for automation and continuous improvement along the way. Your work will help set clear expectations and uplift the capability and understanding of a workforce of over 2,300 team members... with the diversity of subject matter experts only Local Government can provide.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.