EPMO Project Assurance Officer

EPMO

• Balance your lifestyle and career in beautiful Ballarat
• Exciting time to join the City of Ballarat as we embark on a period of significant change
• Band 5

Have you ever thought about working in a picturesque and dynamic regional Victorian city?

About The City Of Ballarat

The City of Ballarat, 100km west of Melbourne’s CBD, is one of the largest inland regional cities in the country. Ballarat is uniquely located with easy access to Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo and is the Western Victorian capital for a region of 400,000 people.

The City of Ballarat has a growing economy that attracts and retains innovative businesses, employs a highly skilled workforce and attracts new residents whilst promoting the city’s unique heritage and vibrant cultural life. It has all the services, retail and entertainment opportunities you will find in a capital city but with a relaxed country attitude. With affordable housing at a fraction of Melbourne prices and a progressive leadership team, now is a great time to join the City of Ballarat.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive EPMO Project Assurance Officer to support enterprise-wide project delivery and the uplift of project management capability across Council.

Working within a dynamic environment, this role plays a key part in strengthening project governance and assurance, improving consistency and contributing towards the successful delivery of Council wide projects, programs and initiatives. You will partner with project owners, project managers, business units and senior stakeholders to drive best practice project management, reporting and assurance.

About You

We are looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented professional with strong experience in project assurance or EPMO functions, ideally within a complex or public sector environment. You will bring a solid understanding of project management and a passion for improving systems and ways of working. With excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you can confidently support and influence teams across the organisation while delivering clear, high-quality reporting and insights. You are analytical, proactive and committed to continuous improvement, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on support to drive consistent, effective project delivery across Council.

To apply

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 21 JUNE 2026.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Megan Donelan, ***email_hidden***, 0407 112 073

EEO statement

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access.We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.