Senior Project Manager (424425)

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The selection process for this position may also be used to fill other similar senior project management roles within the organisation.

 

Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a permanent flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight).

Duties

• Assist to implement the Tasmanian Advanced Manufacturing Action Plan actions and associated initiatives and strategies, including the Tasmanian Defence Industry Strategy. This will include leading on the development and delivery of projects, programs and other discrete activities. The position will be responsible for service delivery to the advanced manufacturing and defence sector in the south of Tasmania.
• Ensure a high level of industry and client engagement and strategic advice on the advanced manufacturing sector be able to provide accurate and timely advice to government.
• Proactively initiate and formulate advice and policy/strategic input on the advanced manufacturing sector in the development, implementation and review of strategies, policies, programs, plans and projects.
• Build a portfolio of clients and maintain high level professional business relationships working directly with the owners and managers of these businesses and other key stakeholders to identify and analyse opportunities or issues at the enterprise and/or industry level.
• Assess the business needs of advanced manufacturing clients, assisting them to develop strategies to maximise employment, investment and growth outcomes. This may include encouraging and facilitating access to government and private sector programs and services that address identified client needs such as access to skilled services, financial assistance and provision of business counselling and facilitation services.
• Work in partnership with Department of State Growth business units, as well as relevant agencies across the state and federal levels, to ensure the effective referral of client needs and implementation of programs, processes and management systems in a streamlined and client centric way.
• Prepare a diverse range of written documentation including correspondence, ministerial responses, briefing notes, board papers and reports as required.
• Provide leadership and positive engagement across the team to help build and maintain a supportive and high performing team environment that reflects the department’s values.  This may include direct supervision of staff within the AMDI team on a project or ongoing basis.

Desirable Requirements

• A current drivers licence.
• Relevant tertiary or industry recognised qualifications and/or professional affiliations.

Intrastate and interstate travel may be required.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties - Senior Project Manager (424425).docx

 Statement of Duties - Senior Project Manager (424425).pdf

 Advice to applicants.DOCX

 Advice to applicants.pdf

 

For more information

Name: Katherine Booth  Position:  Executive Director Business Tasmania Email:  katherine.booth@stategrowth.tas.gov.au Phone:  03 6165 5224

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the