el1 program manager.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Program Manager to drive critical program delivery and strategic policy initiatives. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will lead a dedicated team to manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships and represent the organisation across a variety of professional forums. In this role, you will be trusted to apply exceptional leadership, resource management and sound judgement to navigate highly complex and sensitive issues in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Oversight & Analysis: Oversee, analyse, and evaluate project and program outputs, aims and objectives to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

• Specialist Coordination: Engage and coordinate specialist project service providers, including external contractors and consultants.

• Expert Advisory: Maintain expert, up-to-date knowledge in relevant fields to provide high-level advice and technical expertise that guides project and program activities.

• Strategic Planning: Coordinate long-term strategic planning for major initiatives and agency-wide project delivery.

• Risk Management: Undertake comprehensive risk assessment and risk management activities, evaluating risks effectively within a changing environment.

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and provide decision making direction for team members and contractors, actively contributing to branch leadership and a positive, high-performing culture.

Skills Required

• Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills to unpack complex operational and strategic challenges.

• Government Communication: Exceptional communication and writing skills, with a proven track record of drafting and reviewing materials for senior public sector audiences.

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to lead strategic policy initiatives, manage resources and guide teams through reform.

• Judgement & Governance: Sound judgement, robust decision-making capabilities and a strong commitment to public sector governance.

• Adaptability: High flexibility to respond to changing priorities and manage shifting project workloads effectively.

• Relationship Building: Proven capability to build, maintain and leverage strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Knowledge and Experience Required

Candidates should demonstrate experience across some or all of the following areas:

• Policy & Implementation: Proven experience in strategic policy development, data analysis and the end-to-end preparation of policy papers, briefs, presentations and ministerial correspondence.

• Public Sector Reform: Demonstrated experience leading teams within a public sector framework to successfully deliver complex reform policies, programs, or projects.

• Legislation: Practical experience working with, interpreting and applying legislative frameworks and regulatory instruments.

• Procurement & Commissioning: Experience with strategic commissioning methodologies and a baseline understanding of Commonwealth procurement rules.

• Sector Commitment: A strong motivation to optimise delivery frameworks, drive positive service outcomes and champion meaningful organisational impacts.

Qualifications

• Education: A relevant bachelor degree is highly desirable, or equivalent professional work experience in a similar corporate or government setting.

Eligibility

• Citizenship: You must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for employment.

• Vetting: Satisfactory completion of a Baseline Security Clearance and National Police Check is mandatory prior to commencement.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.