15th June, 2026

Who are we?

Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.

Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.

About the role

We are seeking a Portfolio Scheduling & Reporting Lead to join our Group Project Management Office (GPMO).

Reporting to the Head of GPMO, this role is responsible for maintaining the organisation’s enterprise project schedule and portfolio reporting. You will provide a consolidated view of project timelines, dependencies, risks and resource demand across strategic initiatives, enabling senior leaders to make informed decisions on delivery priorities.

What you’ll do

Maintain the enterprise master schedule across organisational projects
Identify and manage cross-project dependencies, sequencing risks and delivery impacts
Support Project Managers and business teams to develop aligned and realistic project schedules
Design and maintain portfolio reporting dashboards and executive reporting
Provide insights on milestones, resource demand and delivery progress
Partner with Finance to support portfolio budget tracking and forecasting
Provide leadership and oversight to the Portfolio Reporting Analyst

About you

You are an experienced PMO or portfolio professional with strong analytical and scheduling capability.

You will bring:

5+ years’ experience in PMO, portfolio scheduling or project controls roles
Experience managing complex multi-project schedules and portfolio reporting
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate delivery data into clear insights
Experience using tools such as MS Project, advanced Excel, Power BI, Jira or Confluence
Experience working within enterprise PMO or programme governance environments

Culture & Benefits

Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

We offer a range of People Perks that support flexibility, wellbeing, career growth, and recognition - helping you thrive at work and beyond.

What's next?

If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role.
Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.

At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact ***********@standards.org.au

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