Assistant Director Program Manager (EL1)
- Location: Geelong VIC
- Contract Type: Contracted role until 31st December with further extensions
- Reports To: EL2 Director
- Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
- Pay Rate: $602.55/day + super
- Eligibility: Australian Citizenship is Mandatory requirement
About the Role
Are you an experienced public sector leader with a passion for driving meaningful reform? Our federal Government client is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead teams, manage complex projects, and shape strategic policy.
In this role, you will apply sound judgement to navigate sensitive issues, manage key stakeholder relationships, and oversee project outputs that have an agency-wide impact. You will foster a high-performing team culture while ensuring project delivery aligns perfectly with government priorities and legislative frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead & Mentor: Provide leadership, resource management, and direction to a team of staff and contractors.
- Project & Program Governance: Manage, deliver, and monitor strategic, long-term projects while actively managing risks in a changing environment.
- Policy & Communication: Lead the development, implementation, and review of policy papers, reports, briefings, and correspondence tailored for a government audience.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, representing the organisation in various professional forums.
What You Bring (Key Skills)
- Public Sector Leadership: Proven experience leading public sector teams to successfully deliver reform policies, projects, or programs.
- Policy & Data Expertise: Strong track record in developing strategic policy, analysing complex data, and writing high-level government briefs.
- Critical Thinking: Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Direct experience working with legislation and strategic commissioning.
Desirable Attributes
- Sector Knowledge: Understanding of the disability sector and Commonwealth procurement rules.
- Adaptability: High-level governance skills with the ability to pivot and respond to changing priorities.
- Education: A relevant bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree).
