Product Owner (Orange)

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- Lead the vision, backlog and roadmap of the Department’s key enterprise project and portfolio management platform
- Temporary (Up to 30 June 2028) full-time opportunity
- Office location based in Parramatta or Orange with flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super What’s in it for me? Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed. The role As Product Owner, you’ll guide the future of our Portfolio and Project Management platform—from big-picture thinking through to day‑to-day delivery. You’ll work closely with teams across the department to make sure the platform is practical, easy to use and delivers real value. It’s about helping people work smarter, stay connected and deliver better outcomes. Day to day, you’ll:
- Set the direction and roadmap for the platform
- Prioritise work that delivers the most value
- Support Agile ways of working and continuous improvement
- Bring people together — from technical teams to business stakeholders
- Help drive adoption so the platform becomes part of how we work every day
- Keep things on track, including governance, risk and compliance For more information read the full Role Description: Product Owner. What you will bring to the role
- Proven experience leading product development in an Agile setting, including backlog management, roadmap planning and delivering customer‑centric outcomes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and translate business needs into actionable solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in change management, communication and driving adoption of digital platforms and ways of working.
- Strong product ownership capability—proven experience leading end‑to‑end product lifecycles, including defining product vision, shaping roadmaps, and prioritising backlogs to deliver maximum value to customers and the business.
- Agile leadership and delivery expertise—hands‑on experience working in Agile environments, guiding cross‑functional teams, participating in Scrum ceremonies, and ensuring delivery remains aligned to strategic objectives.
- Customer‑centric mindset—ability to deeply understand user needs, use data, research and feedback to inform decisions, and design solutions that improve user experience and drive adoption.
- Stakeholder engagement and influence—strong communication and negotiation skills to work across business and technical stakeholders, balance competing priorities, and build alignment on product direction.
- Strategic thinking and commercial acumen—ability to assess value, viability and return on investment, making informed decisions that balance immediate business needs with long‑term outcomes.
- Change and adoption leadership—demonstrated success driving organisational change, including delivering communications, training and engagement activities to embed new platforms and ways of working.
- Governance, risk and delivery discipline—experience implementing product governance, ensuring compliance and managing risks across the product lifecycle while maintaining delivery momentum.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills—ability to evaluate product performance, interpret complex information, and continuously improve outcomes through data‑driven insights. What is an essential requirement
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in technology, project management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Equal Opportunity We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills and potential. Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rr5q0