The Opportunity – 6 month Day Rate Contract with view to extend:
We’re seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead the development of a robust business case for a major Data Risk & Governance initiative. Over the next six months, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, risk, data, and finance functions to define the scope, benefits, and funding requirements of a strategic program designed to uplift our data governance capabilities and reduce regulatory and operational risk -Responsibilities include:
- Lead the end-to-end development of the business case
- Define project scope, objectives, benefits, risks, and costs, ensuring clear articulation of value and strategic alignment
- Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders across data, risk, compliance, finance, and IT to gather input, validate assumptions, and build consensus
- Prepare and present business case documentation and updates for executive and steering committee review
- Establish a clear project plan and governance approach for the business case phase, ensuring progress is tracked and risks are proactively managed.
If the business case succeeds, this role will likely be extended.
What we are looking for:
- Tertiary qualifications and certification as a Certified Scrum Master, a PMI Agile Certified Practitioner or a Certified Disciplined Agilist or equivalent
- Proven experience developing business cases for large-scale data, risk, or governance initiatives, ideally within regulated industries such as energy or utilities
- Strong background in data governance, risk management, or data strategy, with the ability to engage with technical and business stakeholders to align outcomes.
- Experience delivering security projects within regulated organisations also highly considered
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and workstreams, including legal, compliance, and IT to shape project scope and delivery plans.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, and funding strategy development for enterprise projects
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience presenting to executive sponsors, steering committees, and regulatory stakeholders
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to ‘light the way’ towards your next career move, click the 'Apply’ button to submit a confidential application. For any questions please reach out to Jock Clydesdale, Talent Acquisition Partner @ jock.clydesdale@energyaustralia.com.au
Why Us:
At EnergyAustralia, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture so our employees can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. As an employee you can enjoy such benefits as:
- Energise Program - flexible working that is team centric enabling all individuals to agree and succeed together
- Excellent company culture, down-to-earth and friendly organisation - be authentic, bring your whole self to work!
- State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3-4 minute walk from Southern Cross station
- Inhouse Café and Onsite Tech Bar
We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture so our employees can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTQ+ employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it’s a workplace where everyone’s welcome.
