Senior Project Manager - First Nations Framework

About the role

Hudson is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile government initiative developing a First Nations Relationships, Responsibilities and Delivery Framework. Reporting to the Acting Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives, and supported by the Executive Sponsor, the role covers project coordination, governance, planning, reporting, stakeholder engagement and delivery. It is a 6-month contract of up to 40 hours per week, based in Queensland with possible hybrid arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project management and delivery
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, risk registers, issue logs and dependency registers
• Coordinate contributions from subject matter experts, business representatives and governance groups
• Prepare executive reports, briefings, presentations and governance materials
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings and engagement activities
• Monitor progress, track milestones and escalate critical issues
• Support the framework, governance model, implementation roadmap and maturity framework
• Maintain project documentation to a high standard within agreed scope, quality and timeframes

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering complex strategic projects in large, multifaceted environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and relationship management skills
• Experience supporting executive governance and strategic decision-making
• Excellent written communication, planning and reporting
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver in challenging environments
• Highly desirable: government or large organisation experience; knowledge of governance, assurance, organisational reform or transformation; cultural awareness and competence with First Nations peoples
• Highly regarded: cultural heritage, native title, Closing the Gap, Indigenous procurement, First Nations employment frameworks and community engagement

Applications are made online through the advertised link, or by contacting the Brisbane office recruiter by email, quoting reference 250702. For Australian-based contract and temporary roles, the pay rate is inclusive of the mandatory 25% casual loading.