About the Role
The role provides leadership across program delivery, governance, assurance, stakeholder engagement, financial management, benefits realisation and performance reporting.
The Program Manager works closely with Sponsors, Program Boards, Project Managers, delivery partners and business stakeholders to support informed decision-making, successful delivery outcomes and the transition of capabilities into business as-usual operations.
Primary Duties
Lead a defined digital program of work, ensuring outcomes, perks, delivery priorities and investment decisions align with Department strategy, relevant enterprise roadmaps and Digital Portfolio priorities.
Partner with sponsors, business owners and key stakeholders to establish clear objectives, investment rational, success measures, delivery pathways and expected benefits.
Maintain oversight of program outcomes, benefits realisation and strategic alignment throughout the program lifecycle.
Support informed decision-making by identifying opportunities, dependencies, constraints and trade-offs that may impact delivery outcomes and lead regular reviews with the Program Sponsor, Program Board and senior stakeholders.
Define, plan and oversee delivery of program scope, outcomes, benefits,



integrated roadmaps and major milestones across multiple projects and workstreams.
Translate approved program blueprints, business cases and roadmap documentation into executable delivery plans, integrated schedules, workstreams and governance arrangements.
Establish and maintain fit-for-purpose program artefacts, governance, assurance, risk management, change control and escalation processes in accordance with the Digital Delivery Framework.
Monitor and manage program risks, issues, dependencies and changes, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate governance oversight.
Facilitate governance forums, assurance activities, stage gates and decision points, providing recommendations and decision support to sponsors and governance bodies.
Ensure successful transition of program outcomes into operational and business-as-usual environments.
Location and Contract Term
This role can be based in QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, SA.
12 month contractwith 2x12- month contract extension options pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a baseline security clearance.
Applications close 9am 31 August.
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