Job Description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

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12 Months with 12 Month Extension

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Corroboree Talent is seeking an accomplished Head of Programs to lead the strategic direction, governance and delivery of a complex, high‐profile program within a Federal Government environment.

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This senior position offers significant autonomy and accountability. You will oversee program priorities, budgets, risks and delivery arrangements while providing authoritative advice to senior decision‐makers.

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The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery experience and be comfortable operating in a fast‐paced workplace involving multiple workstreams, delivery partners and senior stakeholders.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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- Lead the strategic direction, design and continued development of a complex program and its related workstreams
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- Oversee program implementation, budgets, governance, procurement, contracts, grants and risk management
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- Establish clear priorities, performance expectations and delivery standards
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- Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of program managers, project officers and specialist personnel
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- Monitor program performance and provide regular financial reports, forecasts and delivery updates
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- Provide authoritative advice to senior executives on program delivery, funding, procurement and emerging risks
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- Build productive relationships with government stakeholders, delivery partners, industry representatives and other external organisations
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- Support steering committees and other formal governance arrangements
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- Identify delivery issues early and implement practical, outcomes‐focused solutions
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- Ensure activities are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation,



policies, procedures and guidelines
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ABOUT YOU

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You will be an experienced senior program leader with a strong record of delivering complex, high‐value initiatives, ideally within a government or similarly regulated environment.

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You will bring:

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- Extensive strategic and operational program management experience
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- Experience delivering multi‐million‐dollar, multi‐stream or multi‐jurisdictional programs
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- Strong budget, contract, procurement, governance and risk management capability
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- Demonstrated experience leading staff, contractors and specialist consultants
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- The ability to set strategic direction while maintaining oversight of practical delivery
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- Sound judgement when determining priorities, allocating funding and managing complex risks
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- Experience contributing to strategic initiatives aligned with government policy
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- Strong written communication, reporting and senior briefing skills
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- Confidence engaging with senior decision‐makers, government representatives and external delivery partners
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- The ability to work autonomously, adapt quickly and perform effectively under limited supervision
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- Experience in international, policy, capacity‐building or technology‐related programs will be highly regarded
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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

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- Australian citizenship
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- A minimum Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance is required before commencement
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- Ability to work onsite in Canberra
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- Availability to commence as soon as practicable
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WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

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This position is based onsite in Canberra. Flexible working arrangements may be considered by prior agreement; however, fully remote work is not available.

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