Programme Manager (PGMG6) | Capability Development
We are seeking a senior
Programme Manager with solid capability development experience
to support a major Commonwealth transformation program.
This is not a conventional program delivery role.
While you will bring senior program management capability, the real value in this position is your ability to
develop credible business cases, shape complex capability proposals and produce persuasive executive-level documentation that can withstand scrutiny
.
You will work closely with senior leadership on the development of enterprise capability initiatives, particularly within large-scale
information systems and ERP environments
.
A significant part of the role involves taking complex operational, technical and investment information and turning it into clear, evidence-based documentation that supports executive decision-making.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and progressing complex capability proposals from initial concept through approval and implementation.
Preparing high-quality
business cases, investment proposals, executive briefs and decision papers
.
Developing and contributing to
Cabinet-level submissions and senior government documentation
.
Building clear and persuasive arguments around capability need, investment rationale, benefits, risks and dependencies.
Working directly with senior executives to strengthen and defend proposed capability investments.
Coordinating input from operational, business, technical and program stakeholders.
Identifying gaps or weaknesses in supporting evidence and strengthening the overall business case.




Supporting capability development associated with major
ERP and enterprise information system implementations
.
Providing senior-level advice across capability, program and investment activities.
Supporting transition of approved initiatives through implementation and into business-as-usual operations.
What We Are Looking For
This role requires someone who understands how significant capability proposals are developed, challenged and approved within a highly governed Commonwealth workplace.
You will need:
Strong experience in
capability development within a Commonwealth Government environment
.
Demonstrated experience developing
complex business cases and investment proposals
.
Exceptional written communication skills, particularly producing material for senior executive and government audiences.
Experience developing or contributing to
Cabinet submissions, executive submissions, decision briefs or comparable high-level documentation
.
Experience supporting the implementation or development of
major information systems or ERP capability
.
The ability to take complex information from multiple stakeholders and turn it into a clear, defensible and persuasive position.
Strong judgement and the confidence to challenge weak assumptions,



identify evidence gaps and improve the quality of an argument before it reaches senior decision-makers.
Experience working with senior executives and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
experience of working with the Defence Capability System.
We are particularly interested in candidates who genuinely enjoy the
writing and intellectual challenge
involved in building a strong business case.
You should be comfortable moving beyond program schedules and governance reporting and getting into the detail of
why an investment is required, what evidence supports it and how that case should be presented
.
Security Clearance
A current
NV2 security clearance is strongly preferred
.
Candidates holding a current
NV1 clearance will also be considered
.
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to work at the point where
capability development, enterprise transformation and executive decision-making intersect
.
For someone with the right background, it offers the chance to influence significant capability decisions and work closely with senior stakeholders on complex, high-profile initiatives where the quality of the thinking and documentation genuinely matters.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
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📌 Programme Manager - Capability Development - Prmg6 (Canberra)
🏢 Paxus - Technology + Digital Talent
📍 Canberra