Project and Governance Lead

BaptistCare•Eaton, CO

About The Position

At BaptistCare, strong project governance helps ensure that our strategic initiatives deliver meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve. We’re seeking an experienced Project and Governance Lead – PMO to play a key role in strengthening governance frameworks, improving project reporting, and enabling consistent project management practices across a newly unified national organisation. This is a unique opportunity to influence how projects are governed and delivered at scale while supporting initiatives that genuinely improve people’s lives. Reporting to the Head of PMO, you will play a central role in supporting the governance, systems, and reporting capability of BaptistCare’s Project Management Office. This is a hands-on strategic role where you will: • Ensure adherence to the organisation’s PMO governance framework • Provide expert governance guidance to project managers and senior leaders • Strengthen project reporting, dashboards, and data quality across portfolios • Lead the administration and optimisation of PMO systems (e.g. Smartsheet and reporting tools) • Improve project visibility and decision-making through high-quality insights • Support transformation initiatives through effective governance and reporting • Drive continuous improvement in PMO methodologies, templates, and processes • Build capability across project teams through advice, training, and support You’re a governance-focused project professional who enjoys improving systems, strengthening oversight, and enabling teams to deliver projects successfully. Join BaptistCare and design secure, scalable technology for a national care organisation — with flexible work, generous salary packaging, wellbeing support and a culture that genuinely values its people. To find out more visit: Employee Benefits [https://careers.baptistcare.org.au/employee-benefits] We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

Requirements

3–5+ years’ experience in PMO, project governance, or project delivery leadership
Strong understanding of project governance frameworks and portfolio reporting
Advanced capability in Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools such as Power BI
Experience developing dashboards, reporting frameworks, and performance insights
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
Experience supporting large transformation programs or strategic initiatives
Project management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Experience in aged care, disability, government, or non-profit sectors
Experience with automation tools or system integrations (e.g. Power Automate)
Experience improving PMO maturity, governance processes, and project capability

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to the organisation’s PMO governance framework
Provide expert governance guidance to project managers and senior leaders
Strengthen project reporting, dashboards, and data quality across portfolios
Lead the administration and optimisation of PMO systems (e.g. Smartsheet and reporting tools)
Improve project visibility and decision-making through high-quality insights
Support transformation initiatives through effective governance and reporting
Drive continuous improvement in PMO methodologies, templates, and processes
Build capability across project teams through advice, training, and support