Manager Project Manager

The Project Manager will lead and coordinate AIHW activities associated with establishment of the Australian Defence Force Life Course Study (ADFLCS). The role will support project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, workforce mobilisation, risk management and delivery coordination across AIHW and Defence. The role will work in a dynamic environment where project requirements are evolving and will contribute to the establishment of a significant longitudinal research and data initiative. Australian Defence Force Life Course Study The ADFLCS is a proposed major longitudinal study being developed in partnership with the Department of Defence. The study aims to create enduring research and data infrastructure to support understanding of the health and wellbeing of serving and former Australian Defence Force personnel over time.   Key duties and responsibilities Under limited direction, you will be responsible for: Managing projects including the delivery of outcomes and benefits, scope boundaries, schedules, quality and budgets. Coordinating teams to enable project delivery and transition into service. Developing project documentation and reporting progress on delivery Managing relationships and communicating effectively with all project stakeholders, overcome obstacles to delivery through collaboration, communication, problem solving and negotiation Overseeing procurements and tenders and managing contracts resulting from procurement as they relate to project delivery Identifying and managing risks and overseeing the implementation of risk mitigation plans Conducting project reviews and creating reports for executive staff and project boards. Developing, monitoring and reporting on Key Performance Indicators which measure the success of the delivery of projects.   Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. 1. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, programs or work streams within government or a comparable environment. 2. 2. Highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes. 3. 3. Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing executive briefs, governance papers, project documentation and correspondence. 4. 4. Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including the ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries. 5. 5. Demonstrated sound judgement, problem-solving capability and the ability to operate effectively in an environment of uncertainty and change. Desirable criteria 1. • Experience and/or interest working on Defence, veterans or longitudinal research initiatives 2. • project management qualifications or equivalent experience Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 3 candidates Number of sellers invited Fewer than 5 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 00 Weeks 01 Days 12 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia