Project Portfolio and Assurance Coordinator

Fixed Term, Full Time Opportunity

Salary Range - $124,895 - $132,341 plus superannuation (depending on skills & experience)

About Us

Your success is reflected in ours. We are committed to being a place people choose to work. We are a values-based organisation & pride ourselves on having a diverse & inclusive workplace where the backgrounds, perspectives & life experiences of our people help us to forge strong connections with our community, to innovate & make better decisions.

At the City of Mitcham, we offer:

A positive safety culture environment where identification of workplace hazards is encouraged & rewarded
Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options
A supportive & collaborative team environment
Learning & development opportunities to help you grow
Employee Assistance programs to all employees & their families
Employee well-being programs
Paid parental leave & other flexible work options

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the City of Mitcham in a newly created role as a Project Portfolio and Assurance Coordinator, supporting enterprise-wide project governance, coordination and assurance activities..

Working closely with executives, project managers & business areas, you will ensure Council projects, strategies & masterplans are aligned, effectively governed and delivering outcomes. You will also support reporting, coordinate project assurance, monitor portfolio performance, and drive continuous improvement across the project management framework, tools & processes.

This is a varied & influential role where you will work across the organisation to strengthen project delivery capability, support effective decision-making and promote a collaborative project delivery culture.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

Demonstrated experience in project governance, coordination or assurance within a complex organisation
Experience working within industry, local government or a public sector environment
Experience contributing to or operation within an enterprise PMO
Strong understanding of project management frameworks & delivery methodologies
Proven experience reviewing project documentation & advising senior stakeholders
Proven experience working alongside peers to influence, coach and mentor to ensure high quality deliverables
Highly developed written & verbal communication skills, including reporting to executive & governance bodies
Ability to build effective relationships & work collaboratively across multiple business areas
A proactive, adaptable & continuous improvement mindset

For further information, including essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Position Profile available via the ‘Apply’ link.

The Reward

This is your opportunity to be part of a supportive team delivering meaningful services to the community. You will gain exposure to a specialised area of local government & have opportunities to develop your career within a progressive organisation.

To Apply

Please click on the appropriate link to provide a Resume & Cover Letter. For a confidential discussion please contact Amy Pokoney Cramey, General Manager Strategy & Capability on 8372 8105.

Applications close 29 June 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, People with Disability and People from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.