PMO Program Director

• Full-time, Senior Position on a 2 Year Fixed-Term Contract
• Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements
• Competitive senior-level remuneration, commensurate with experience. 

Shape how Western Sydney University prioritises, governs and delivers its most critical initiatives.

The Opportunity
The PMO Program Director plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping, governing and executing the University’s portfolio of strategic and high-value initiatives. Working closely with the Executive Director, Program Delivery, this role leads end-to-end portfolio management to ensure investments are prioritised, sequenced and optimised for maximum strategic impact and value realisation.

You will establish and continuously uplift enterprise-wide program and portfolio management practices, including governance frameworks, delivery standards, escalation pathways, performance metrics and executive reporting. The role ensures consistency, transparency and rigour across programs and projects, while embedding a strong culture of accountability and delivery excellence.

Partnering with senior executives, Divisional leaders and key stakeholders, you will drive alignment across interdependent initiatives, oversee enterprise resource planning and proactively manage risks, dependencies and delivery bottlenecks. You will also play a key role in maturing the PMO as a centre of excellence, strengthening delivery capability and enabling informed, data-driven decision-making at the executive level.

What Success Looks Like:

• Strategic initiatives are prioritised and delivered in alignment with Western 2030 priorities.
• Portfolio governance frameworks support clear decision-making and accountability.
• Executive leaders have high-quality, data-driven insights on performance, risks and benefits.
• Enterprise resources and investments are optimised across interdependent programs.
• The PMO is recognised as a trusted centre of excellence for portfolio delivery.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Extensive experience leading complex programs or portfolios in large, complex organisations.
• Demonstrated success in portfolio governance, benefits realisation and executive reporting.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving capability with strong strategic judgement.
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and drive continuous improvement at scale.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to the Hiring Manager Akshet Sachdev, Executive Director, Program Delivery via email A.Sachdev@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1242T
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 13th May 2026
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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