Portfolio Governance Lead

Portfolio Governance Lead

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation guided by its community. Our team embodies this purpose through their commitment to dignity, compassion, and cultural respect in all interactions, fostering a supportive environment. We are dedicated to team development within a dynamic, people-centred work culture that upholds our values of integrity, compassion, respect, and sustainability.

The Opportunity

GMCT seeks a Portfolio Governance Lead to oversee the Built Environment portfolio of projects and initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring these projects and resources align with GMCT's strategic objectives, are managed efficiently, and adhere to organisational standards and governance. The Portfolio Governance Lead will play a key part in maximising the value and impact of Built Environment investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain portfolio governance structures, processes, templates, and standards, promoting standardisation across the Built Environment portfolio.
• Ensure alignment with Enterprise PMO (EPMO) and organisational governance requirements.
• Provide central oversight of portfolio performance, including schedule, cost, scope, and benefits realisation.
• Lead the preparation of portfolio reporting for Executive and Board meetings, offering analytics and recommendations on risk themes and emerging issues.
• Establish and maintain portfolio-level risk and issue management practices, and lead project assurance activities such as health checks, gateway reviews, and compliance audits.
• Drive continuous improvement of PMO frameworks, tools, and practices, embedding a culture of accountability and data integrity.
• Maintain portfolio governance artefacts, including project, program, risk, issue, and dependency registers, and capacity constraints, ensuring consistent application of governance standards across the Built Environment portfolio.
• Coordinate governance forums, including Portfolio Control Groups and Project Working Groups, to ensure effective governance, accountability, timely decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

To be successful in this position, you will need:

• Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) in a medium or large organisation.
• Experience with project management systems, tools, and processes, and their application within a PMO.
• Proven ability to lead portfolio governance and PMO maturity uplift.
• Demonstrated experience in capital or infrastructure portfolio environments.
• Strong experience in Executive and Board reporting.
• High-level stakeholder engagement and influence capability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

A Career with GMCT

We consider our people our most valued asset and are committed to providing a rewarding, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all individuals are empowered to perform at their best.

We Offer:

• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Training and Development opportunities.
• Comprehensive induction program.
• A purpose-driven environment with opportunities for enjoyment.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Employee Assistance Program for the wellbeing of employees and their families.

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter with your application detailing your interest in the role and how your skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications align with the requirements.

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 14 July 2026.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Zana Friend on 04•• ••• 294.

Please apply via our careers site: https://gmct.elmotalent.com.au/careers/gmct/jobs

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This position requires the successful candidate to undergo a pre-employment medical and police check.

GMCT is a Supportive Employer of Australian Defence Force Reservists. GMCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs – please reach out to us at myh•@gmct.com.au.

Location: Fawkner Work Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: Hybrid