Project Manager IT

Project Manager IT – NSW Trustee and Guardian

• Temporary full-time vacancy (12 months) with the possibility of extension. 35 hours per week.
• Location: Sydney CBD.  Flexible and hybrid working options available.
• Clerk Grade: 9/10.  Salary $125,693 to $138,510 plus super and annual leave loading.

About us 
At NSW Trustee and Guardian, we protect, promote and support the rights, dignity, choices and wishes of our customers. Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers’ lives. Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 47,000 people each year.

Our commitment to diversity
Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the team 

The Project Delivery team plays a vital role in supporting the Director of Information and Technology by leading the efficient management of strategic initiatives that often require cross-divisional collaboration. The team is responsible for facilitating support and coordination for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), while planning, executing, and delivering key technology projects that drive innovation, improve service delivery, and enhance operational excellence across the organisation.

About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Project Delivery, this role will develop, manage, and implement a range of projects within NSW Trustee and Guardian, to support and improve IT service delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure successful execution of complex IT projects from initiation to completion.
• Manage the key project levers including, scope, schedule, budget, quality of deliverables, risks and issues, as well as resources and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a range of project related documents as required, including Project Brief document, Business case, Project Management Plan, Project Closure report, Status reports, RAIDD registers (Risk, Action, Issue, Dependency, Decision), and project schedule.
• Undertake research and analysis to support the development of key projects within NSW Trustee and Guardian.
• Manage projects designed to review, monitor and improve the effectiveness of service delivery within NSW Trustee and Guardian.
• Provide timely advice and communication to key stakeholders across within NSW Trustee and Guardian regarding project status and implementation issues.
• Provide high level advice and support to project team members in undertaking tasks and implementing project plans as required.
• Contributes to the development and improvement of project management methodologies and processes for NSW Trustee and Guardian.

For more information about the position, view the role description.

About you

Working as part of a collaborative ICT team in a dynamic and results-driven environment, you will have extensive proven experience with IT project management. The ideal candidate possesses and can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in implementing and improving large-scale software solutions, effectively managing complex projects, handling competing pressures, and assessing risks.
• Experience in strategic and innovative project management and extensive knowledge of project management methodologies (waterfall, agile, or hybrid), standards, and processes, and understanding of how they are applied.
• The ability to effectively manage key aspects of projects, including scope, time, dependencies, risks, budget, resources, and quality.
• Solid stakeholder engagement and communication skills within a dynamic business environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration, as well as the ability to lead and motivate project teams to achieve project deliverables.
• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a related field.

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you!

What we offer
NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

• work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing).
• various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year).
• career development including study leave and acting opportunities.
• access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations.

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

How to apply

• Complete the online application
• Submit a resume (maximum five pages)
• Answer the following targeted questions and attach your response as a PDF document (maximum two pages)

Targeted Question 1: Describe your experience with managing large-scale software implementation projects. What methodologies did you use, and how did you handle any challenges that arose?

Targeted Question 2: Describe a time when you had to manage multiple competing priorities within a project. How did you ensure successful project delivery?

Read: writing your job application for tips with the application process.

Closing date
Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 4th May 2025

For enquiries about the role, please contact Aref Ebadi, Senior Manager Project Delivery on 02 9240 0785 or via email: Aref.ebadi@tag.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Hina Maudarbocus, Talent Advisor via email: hina.maudarbocus@tag.nsw.gov.au

Please do not send/submit your applications directly via email, LinkedIn or SEEK. Only applications submitted via iworkfornsw will be accepted. 

Please note:

• If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture via email at peopleandculture@tag.nsw.gov.au.
• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months. 

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.