METHODOLOGY AND STANDARDS LEAD

Req ID: 674800 

Personnel Area: Corporate Services 

Branch: Business Engagement and Performance 

Salary Range: Band 8 AUD $150,432.00 - $162,791.00 plus superannuation and benefits.  

Remuneration stated is for full-time positions 

Work type: Permanent Full-time 

Our Business  

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government, with more than 9,000 employees, an annual budget of almost $4 billion and assets in excess of $45 billion. As an organisation we are dedicated to ensuring the Brisbane of tomorrow becomes even better than the Brisbane of today. We nurture innovation, value sustainability, and support strong economic growth.  

Corporate Services support, equip and help guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach. 

Our Branch 

The Business Engagement and Performance Branch operate across Council as a strategic partner and standard-setter, empowering the organisation to deliver exceptional community and organisational value through enterprise strategy-to-execution alignment, good governance, and service and process excellence. The branch builds Council’s capacity to manage performance, portfolios and change to deliver desired outcomes for the city and adapt to future demand and growth. 

The Role 

As the Methodology and Standards Lead, you will shape and steward Council’s enterprise project, program and portfolio management methodologies within the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO). You will lead the development, uplift and governance of project and change management frameworks, standards and tools that underpin consistent, high‑quality delivery across all Council projects and investments. In this role, you will partner with senior leaders, practitioners and stakeholders to embed best‑practice approaches that strengthen delivery confidence, support investment governance and enhance accountability across the organisation. 

You will operate as a subject‑matter specialist and trusted adviser, guiding the organisation toward a mature, data‑driven, fit‑for‑purpose project and change management environment. Your work will directly support the EPMO’s mandate to increase value delivery, improve cross‑organisational consistency and enable strategic alignment through structured governance, assurance, and portfolio oversight 

To be successful you will have: 

• significant practical experience managing complex projects and leading PMO functions within a large, complex organisation, including driving process improvement and maturing project and change management practices. 
• a proven ability to manage change and ambiguity, applying an inquisitive mindset and creativity alongside deep expertise to think broadly, resolve complex issues and support the organisation through evolving ways of working. 

Why Join Us? 

• Community First: Every project you lead and oversee contributes to improving services and outcomes for the people who live, work, and visit our region. 
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a workplace that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation. 
• Professional Growth: Access leadership development programs and opportunities to shape strategic decision-making. 
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing. 

Benefits of working for Council include: 

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements 
• free gym and wellness centre 
• award winning superannuation fund 
• generous leave provisions 
• competitive salary.  

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How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. 

For more information: Please call John Hefez, Talent Partner on 07 3178 3859. 

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Sunday 15th March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST   

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.