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Project Portfolio Lead

Queensland Government
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

Description:

QRIDA is seeking an experienced and proven performer with well-developed communication skills and demonstrated ability to design and establish processes through recognised project management principles and methodology towards the successful development and implementation of projects. For the full selection criteria, please refer to the role description attached.

As the Project Portfolio Lead, you will be responsible for governance across all organisational projects within the allocated portfolio to ensure the application of appropriate project management and governance controls.

The role reviews projects submissions, project health and conducts due diligence to ensure projects and funding submissions meet agreed governance requirements and build organisational capability in project management and change management.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Lead the organisational portfolio management of projects and initiatives that are managed together and optimised for the financial and strategic goals of an organisation.
  • Gather project proposals and establish a project selection and prioritisation criteria to evaluate projects and determine the most beneficial projects to the organisation from a financial, risk management, and strategic planning perspective.
  • Manage and coordinate governance for projects within the allocated portfolio, provide monitoring and escalation for project-related issues or risks to ensure resolution of issues and adherence to project management and governance requirements.
  • Monitor the delivery of projects to ensure project delivery is within approved budget, milestones and project parameters as defined in the business case/ approved baseline.


For a full description of the key responsibilities, please refer to the role description attached.

Working at QRIDA

Joining our passionate team means an opportunity to learn, further your career, have your ideas heard and make a difference for rural and regional Australians every day.

Our team enjoys flexible working arrangements, employee assistance and benefits programs, rewarding training opportunities, and a healthy balance between work and life commitments.

QRIDA is a small organisation of just over two hundred employees. We value diversity in our community and work hard to foster an environment of inclusivity and trust.

Our Role and Purpose

The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is a specialist provider of government financial and advisory support to rural and regional Queensland.

As a statutory body of the Queensland Government we have been helping primary producers and industry recover from natural disaster, improve sustainability and profitability, make a start in business, and overcome difficult conditions, for over 30 years.

As the Queensland Government's experts in rural finance, we also administer the State Government's Farm Business Debt Mediation program, the Farm Debt Reconstruction Office, conduct a biennial Rural Debt Survey, undertake research and provide advice to the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities.

QRIDA is empowered under the Rural and Regional Adjustment Act 1994 to deliver additional programs and services across a range of industry sectors and to local, state and territory governments throughout Australia and for the Australian Government.

We're committed to do more to be a proactive, responsible and reliable provider of financial management services and assistance to create sustainable rural communities.

To see what we are working on now visit our website at www.qrida.qld.gov.au

Occupational group Project Management
24 Apr 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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