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Competitive remuneration offered
Fixed-term, Full-time, Joondalup Campus
Office of Vice President (Corporate Services)
Project Management Office
Competitive remuneration offered
Fixed-term, Full-time, Joondalup Campus
Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.
The University Program Management Office (UPMO)
The University Program Management Office (UPMO) drives strategic change at ECU through portfolio, program, and project management services, supporting ECU to deliver high impact, complex strategic change initiatives. We partner across the university to provide fit-for-purpose governance, methodologies, and delivery capability, to transform ideas into outcomes that provide real value for our staff, students, and the sector.
About the Opportunity
This is a senior leadership opportunity to lead an established University Project Management Office (UPMO) at a critical stage of organisational growth and transformation.
As Director, UPMO, you will provide strategic oversight of a diverse portfolio of complex initiatives, strengthening project governance, delivery consistency and capability across the University. Working closely with senior leaders, you will influence how projects are prioritised, governed and delivered, ensuring alignment with institutional strategy and measurable outcomes.
About you
Demonstrated experience leading and improving a PMO in a complex organisation
Strong strategic capability, with the ability to translate governance into effective delivery
Credibility and confidence engaging with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders
A collaborative leadership style focused on capability uplift and consistency
Sound judgement in project prioritisation, risk management and delivery oversight
Adaptability and pragmatism within a values-driven or highly matrixed environment
Experience in higher education, government or similarly complex sectors (desirable)
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
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Application Process
Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.
Advert Closure
Applications close Monday, 2 February 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.
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