$126,306–$140,503 (HEW Level 8), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
1-year fixed-term contract
Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Drive project success through insight, governance, and continuous improvement.
Join Macquarie University's IT Project Management Office (PMO) as a Senior PMO Analyst, where you'll provide subject matter expertise across a portfolio of programs and projects.
Sitting within IT Delivery, the PMO helps ensure the University's portfolio is aligned, so that business outcomes and benefits are realised. In this role you'll be a trusted adviser to Program and Project Managers, applying best-practice governance, assurance, finance and delivery-practice support to help teams deliver with clarity and confidence.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your commercial insight and project finance background into a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where continuous improvement and shared knowledge are genuinely valued.
About the Role
Reporting to our Governance & Assurance Manager or Delivery Practice Manager, your key responsibilities consist of:
Provide subject matter expertise, advice and support in PMO services to Program/Project Managers and project teams, helping align delivery with agreed operating methods and standards.
Guide the end-to-end lifecycle governance of projects, applying risk-based evaluation of project performance through designated frameworks and methodologies.
Evaluate and facilitate discussions on project delivery, resources, governance, finance and reporting, recommending actions that support effective change.
Partner with the manager to identify and implement improvements to frameworks, processes and reporting mechanisms that keep stakeholders informed of project performance.
Prepare and review project reporting including budget, schedule, resourcing and benefits delivery and coordinate content for executive communications, steering committees and program boards.
Help build the IT PMO as a recognised centre of best practice through knowledge sharing, coaching and capability uplift across the team.
Liaise with suppliers to support delivery, performance monitoring and compliance with relevant processes and procedures.
About Us
Macquarie University Information Technology embraces the University's mission to be bold, distinctive, progressive and transformational. IT is a trusted business partner with an ethos of service, taking a collaborative partnership approach to transformation across the University's education, research and health portfolios. The IT PMO sits within IT Delivery and provides governance, assurance, finance and delivery-practice support to programs and projects, enabling the University to realise meaningful business outcomes.
About You (Selection Criteria)
You are an experienced project professional with a solid grounding in project finance and commercial understanding, ideally gained within a PMO as an analyst or as a Senior Project Manager. You bring strong analytical and reporting capability, a keen eye for detail, and a genuine focus on continuous improvement. You enjoy building effective working relationships and helping teams deliver to a high standard.
A relevant degree in a related discipline (IT, Business, HR, or Finance/Accounting) and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience, with an understanding of project and risk management fundamentals.
Demonstrated project finance and commercial acumen, including experience with contracts, forecasting and financial reporting across programs, projects or portfolios.
A proven track record working across complex programs/projects, providing subject matter expertise in governance and assurance, delivery practice or finance, while engaging multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to convey information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders and build effective working relationships.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing circumstances in a variable environment.
Experience contributing to the review, development and implementation of improvements to operational processes, procedures, policies, frameworks and/or methodologies, including knowledge sharing and coaching.
Technical proficiency in reporting and data analytics tools, including advanced Excel and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and Power Automate, is highly regarded, along with project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) and prior experience in higher education, research, or similar sectors.
How to Apply
To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).
Applications Close
Applications for this role will close on 13th August at 11 PM AEST.
Why Join Us?
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index. Explore the fantastic benefits available to you when you become part of the team at Macquarie University.
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Extensive training and professional development programs
Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
Onsite vacation care during school holidays
Discounted health insurance
Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.
Applications Close:
13/08/2026 11:59 PM
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