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 environment 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. Adaptable working arrangements may be considered by prior agreement; however, fully remote work is not available.
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