Senior Program Manager – International Development Transition Lead a complex international development program transition, coordinating agreements, grants, financial systems and stakeholder change activities. This senior contract role offers the opportunity to deliver a whole-of-program roadmap supporting major policy, procurement and funding reforms across a significant Pacific development program.

Location: Canberra, ACT

Contract Duration: 12 months, with a possible 12-month extension

Security Clearance Requirement: Current NV1 clearance required

Closing Date: 5.00pm, 11 August 2026

Essential Tasks

- Develop and manage the implementation plan and roadmap for the program transition.
- Coordinate workstreams, monitor progress and provide recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Review and transition agreements, grants and funding arrangements into current frameworks.
- Support the transition to SAP and related financial systems, including staff training.

Key Criteria

- Senior program management experience across complex, multi-stream initiatives.




- Strong procurement, contracting, grants and agreement-management expertise.
- Proven stakeholder engagement, change management and executive reporting skills.
- Experience with SAP, SAP GUI, Power BI or comparable government financial systems.

How to Apply:

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Stratos Gianakakis on 0457 117 *** and send through your CV by following the link below. About Compas:

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.

📌 Program Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Compas
📍 Canberra