Capital Portfolio Advisor

Job No: 4540524
Location: Bendigo

  • Full time, Ongoing
  • Band 7, Starting Salary Range $99,276 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. 

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role

Working within our Financial Strategy unit in the Strategic Capital Management team, you will

  • Provide oversight of the City’s capital portfolio delivery – supporting other project managers and staff with financial and project status reporting, analysis and recommendations.
  • Support the development of the City’s annual budget.
  • Maintain the City’s Project Management Framework and be flexible and creative in accordance with business needs.
  • Support improvement opportunities in relation to capital and project management capability, training and reporting.

About You

Do you have a background in portfolio or program management, capital works program oversight and are seeking a new challenge?

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Demonstrated experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) or in portfolio and project management services, including project or program budget management and analysis and project risk identification.
  • Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate to all levels both verbally and in writing.
  • Experience in preparing and adapting policy and/or organisational frameworks with an emphasis on outcomes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of project management methodologies and their integration with project management systems and controls.
  • Have the ability to assess content and facilitate training across an organisation.
  • Proactive, self-starting approach to work, with ability to think innovatively.
  • A strong customer service focus and ability to interact and consult with managers, staff and contractors in a team environment.

If you are interested in helping the City in the efficient management and delivery of our capital works program, we’d love to hear from you.

A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.

Benefits

  • Annual salary increases | We offer hybrid working options.
  • Flexible employment arrangements including options for part time work and rostered days off.
  • Generous leave provisions and learning and development opportunities.

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, including details on flexible work arrangements please contact Andrew Sloan, Coordinator Strategic Capital Management, 0468 536 545.

To apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Tuesday 21 May 2024. 

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