ARDC PMO Lead

About the role

The ARDC PMO Lead assists in developing, maintaining and governing the ARDC's PMO function, working with the Manager, PMO so that the PMO is strategically aligned, delivers agreed benefits and outcomes and oversees project management across ARDC. The role helps embed project governance and best-practice project and KPI reporting, and supports a new project management and impact framework and a revised KPI reporting model. It is a full-time, fixed-term position lasting until 30 June 2028, paid $124,343-$137,251 per year at HEW Level 08, plus 17% employer superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a performance reporting framework, including ongoing reporting aligned with funders' performance monitoring obligations
• Prepare regular KPI and benefits reporting for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timelines
• Contribute to dashboards, data collection tools and reporting systems that track KPIs and benefits across ARDC's portfolio
• Provide assurance and expert advice that benefits, project outcomes and impact measurements are robust, evidence-based and aligned with best practice, including economic, behavioural and qualitative assessments
• Support the implementation of the ARDC project management and impact framework across programs and projects
• Assist the PMO Manager with the day-to-day management and operations of the PMO function

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in benefits and impact management, realisation and economic evaluation
• Experience supporting the design and implementation of performance metrics and KPI frameworks, including selecting meaningful indicators and reporting approaches
• Strong experience identifying and implementing contemporary performance measures to drive accountability and improvement
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, able to synthesise complex quantitative and qualitative information into clear, evidence-based reports

To apply, candidates must upload their most recent CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Employment is contingent on passing pre-employment and background checks. The application closes on 24 November 2026.