Director, University Project Management Office

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Competitive remuneration offered

Fixed-term, Full-time, Joondalup Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

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

The ideal candidate will bring:
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.

Contact

Please contact Scott Henderson, Vice-President (Corporate Services) via scott.henderson@ecu.edu.au for more information.

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.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

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.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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