Manager, Project Management Office

• Guide the project planning and delivery for the future of our City
• Lead a team of 4 employees
• Full time, one year fixed term opportunity

About the Opportunity

This is a pivotal leadership role within our Governance and Strategy Program, where you’ll shape how projects are delivered across the City of Adelaide. As Manager, Project Management Office, you’ll lead the development and ongoing evolution of our Project Management Framework, working closely with stakeholders across the organisation to embed consistent, practical and high-quality project practices.

You’ll guide and support a capable PMO team, creating an environment where strong governance, clear processes and continuous improvement come together to deliver real outcomes for the community. Partnering closely with leaders, as well as Finance and Information Management, you’ll ensure projects are well-scoped, effectively managed and aligned to the City of Adelaide’s strategic priorities.

A key part of this role is influencing and uplifting project management capability across the organisation. You’ll establish clear governance structures, strengthen reporting and assurance processes, and provide training and support that builds confidence in project delivery. With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll enhance methodologies, tools and frameworks while identifying practical solutions to organisational challenges.

This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, building strong relationships and driving meaningful outcomes.

This role has become available as the substantive role holder has been successful in securing an internal secondment.

To view a copy of the position description, please click here.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in providing effective leadership which continually enhances and builds the team’s capability and performance, and supports the organisations project management approach.
• The ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, and to influence and guide their approaches to project management.
• Knowledge of Project Management and the associated standards, best practice and legislative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver Project Management Frameworks in medium to large organisations.
• Experience in managing project management systems, understanding project related data and information and presenting/sharing this information and reports with a broad audience.
• Possibly had a background in construction project management, but you could have a background in IT, Governance, Risk, Engineering, or other related areas.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

The Governance and Strategy program is responsible for enabling robust, transparent and effective governance and risk management processes, and working collaboratively to create, maintain and integrate well researched strategies, polices, and plans which guide decision making and support our city and our community to thrive.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Rebecca Hayes on 08 8203 7167.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Rebecca Hayes, Associate Director, Governance & Strategy.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 13 May 2026.

Please be advised this is a full-time, one year fixed term opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 9 Classification between $141,780 - $147,401 + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, please call our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 or recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au