Project Portfolio Lead
At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate and driven Project Portfolio Lead to join our dedicated Strategic Project Management Office team.
Location: Fitzroy Office
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time, working 38 hours per week
Salary: $113,691.33 - $118,710.13 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation.
What we offer our employees
- Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
- Career development opportunities
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year
About the role
Working closely with the Head of Strategic Project Management Office, the Project Portfolio Lead is responsible for managing the successful delivery of key projects to drive forward implementation of Strategy 2030. This role will help establish and maintain BSL’s project management framework, produce high-level reporting on pipeline and inflight initiatives, and mature organisational capability through producing templates, tools, and providing expert targeted advice.
Core duties include:
- Effectively oversee the delivery (i.e. from initiation to closure) of multiple major and minor projects linked to BSL strategic goals and financial objectives, in collaboration with key internal clients.
- Develop, evolve, and strengthen project management delivery methodology, enforce standards, and keep projects balanced in time, resourcing, investment, and accuracy.
- Develop lead dashboards, delivery reports and metrics to monitor project portfolio performance.
- Provide expert targeted advice and coaching to key clients to uplift project management capabilities within project teams and provide insights to their specific projects.
- Negotiate and mediate complex project and management issues to achieve positive outcomes.
About Brotherhood of St Laurence
We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.
What we are looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has the passion and drive to mature organisational processes and build capacity to better support BSL's strategic objectives.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills, experiences and qualities:
- Extensive experience in the project management of a wide range of projects and programs, demonstrating a track record of successful delivery, adaptability and effective risk management.
- A track record of project management leadership in implementing, maintaining and continuously improving the function within organisations.
- Demonstrated experience building organisational capacity.
- Proactive, client-centred approach to defining work tasks, problem solving and delivering results.
If this sounds like the right fit for you
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.
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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.
Your application must include:
- A tailored cover letter, and
- A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences.
Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.
To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.
If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Lee Gordon at lee.gordon@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Monday, 09 February 2026 at 11.55pm.
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
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