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Lead Project Governance Consultant (Public Sector) - Sydney/CanberraWe are seeking a seasonedLead Project Governance Consultantto deliver a strategic uplift of legacy project management documentation and governance frameworks for a federal cultural institution. The consultant will engage stakeholders across all levels, assess existing artefacts and thresholds, and lead the development of a scalable, forward-looking governance model aligned to APS best practices.This is a high-visibility advisory role requiring deep experience in project governance uplift, public sector compliance, and stakeholder facilitation.Key Responsibilities:Lead a current-state assessment of project governance maturity, artefacts, and delivery modelsRedesign legacy documentation templates and frameworks (e.g., PIDs, RAID logs, change logs)Define Major vs Minor project thresholds and risk/issue/decision escalation triggersEngage with cross-functional stakeholders to co-design practical governance solutionsAlign frameworks with PGPA Act, CPR, P3M3, and public sector audit readiness standardsPrepare and deliver an executive-level governance recommendation pack to the Corporate Management ForumCoordinate delivery milestones, reporting, and handover for long-term sustainabilityRequired Skills & Experience:10+ years of experience in ICT program governance, PMO leadership, or project delivery assuranceDemonstrated experience uplifting governance functions or designing project control frameworksIn-depth understanding of APS project governance, procurement (CPRs), and policy frameworksStrong facilitation and stakeholder management experience, including with executive and delivery teamsHighly skilled in documentation design, governance modelling, and risk-based frameworksProven experience delivering similar engagements in public sector environmentsExcellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex requirements into usable artefactsAustralian CitizenDesirable:Familiarity with cultural institutions, education, health, or government agenciesCertification in MSP, PRINCE2, P3M3, SAFe, or ITILExperience in both Agile and Waterfall environmentsBaseline clearance or recent clearance historyWhat You''ll Bring:A strategic mindset and a hands-on approach to deliveryThe ability to simplify complexity while enhancing governance controlsLeadership in guiding teams and executives through governance transformationConfidence in presenting to executive forums and refining recommendations iteratively#ProjectGovernance #GovernanceFramework #PMOSetup #PMOUplift #ProgramGovernance #PortfolioManagement #GovernanceLead#PublicSectorJobs #CommonwealthProjects #APSCompliance #CPRKnowledge #PGPAAct #GovernmentConsulting#ProjectDocumentation #ThresholdOptimization #ProjectTemplates #MajorVsMinor #ProjectClassification #ProjectArtefacts#Waterfall #AgileDelivery #HybridDelivery #SAFe #PRINCE2 #P3M3#StakeholderEngagement #WorkshopFacilitation #ExecutivePresentation #ChangeEnablement #ConsultingRole#ContractRole #SeniorConsultant #LeadConsultant #CanberraJobs #RemoteWorkAustralia #ImmediateStart #sydneyjobs #perthjobs #brsibanejobs #darwinjobs#J-18808-Ljbffr