Project Management Office (PMO) Lead

Are you an experienced project leader ready to shape how an organisation delivers on its strategy? Meli is seeking a Project Management Office (PMO) Lead to oversee our Project Management Office and ensure all project activity is strategically aligned, well-governed, and driving meaningful impact. This is a critical role responsible for implementing and refining Meli’s project management framework, leading project governance reporting, and managing our project portfolio tools.

You’ll collaborate closely with Executive leaders, provide high-level reporting to the Board, and play a key role in translating strategy into actionable delivery. If you’re looking to drive consistency, visibility and capability across an organisation with a genuine community impact, we’d love to hear from you.

As Project Management Office Lead, you will:

• Support the delivery and ongoing development of Meli’s project management framework, driving consistency across all projects and teams.
• Oversee strategic alignment by supporting the implementation of Meli’s roadmap and tracking progress towards business outcomes.
• Provide monthly project portfolio reporting for the Executive and Board, ensuring clear visibility of risks, progress, and strategic impact.
• Oversee the implementation and optimisation of Meli’s Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools, including Planner and Project Plan 5, providing support and training across the organisation.
• Build project management capability across teams by delivering training, tools, and frameworks to sponsors, managers, and project teams.

• Full-time, ongoing position
• 1 FTE working 38 hours per week
• $115,319 p/a + Super + Salary Packaging 
• To view the Position Description, please click here 

At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform to thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes:

• Supportive Culture: Join a values-driven organization that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Career Growth: Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities and clear pathways for progression.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, enhancing your financial well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible ways of working
• Employee Wellbeing: Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups, access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and actively supports individuals from all walks of life.

We value individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles. To succeed in this position, you will have:

• A degree in Project Management, IT or a related field, or extensive experience leading PMOs or complex projects.
• An understanding of project governance, frameworks, and methodologies, with a strong ability to lead project delivery across multiple portfolios.
• Experience overseeing organisational reporting, including executive and board-level dashboards.
• Proficiency in PPM tools, including Microsoft Planner and Project Plan 5, and the ability to support others in their use.
• Strong leadership, change management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to embed frameworks, train others, and drive cultural shift around delivery.

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people in our care.

Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phone call and a panel interview, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at ***********@meli.org.au to discuss how we can best support you.

We’re excited to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a résumé and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above. Applications close 11:59pm Friday 25 April 2025.

For more information about the position please contact Keith Smith, Director - Digital Transformation on 0422 996 ***.   

If you’re ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact, click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli. 

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