Job Description
Located in Kooyong, Parramatta or Coorparoo
Lead Change That Creates Lasting Impact
Vision Australia is embarking on a transformation journey to deliver greater impact for people who are blind or have low vision.
We areseeking four experienced and strategic Program Leads to join our Strategy Implementation Team (SIT) and lead the delivery of key enterprise-wide initiatives that will shape the future of our organisation.
Reporting to theChief Transformation Officer, you will be responsible for translating strategic priorities into practical, sustainable outcomes.You will lead complex, cross-functional programs that improve client outcomes,strengthenorganisationalcapability,enhance service delivery, build strategic partnerships, and support long-term sustainability.
About the Role
As a Program Lead, you will drive the design and implementation of strategic initiatives across Vision Australia, working collaboratively with executive leaders, operational teams, subject matterexpertsand external partners.
You will lead one of our four strategic imperatives: Impact-led Organisation, Connected Services, Smarter Systems, Ageing Well, Organisational Sustainability.
You will:
Lead enterprise-wide transformation programs from strategythrough toimplementation and operational handover.
Develop program roadmaps, business cases, implementation plans andbenefitsrealisationframeworks.
Coordinate initiatives across service delivery, operations, finance, technology, people andculture,governanceandexternal stakeholders.
Identifyopportunitiesto improve clientoutcomes,organisationalperformance,efficiency,sustainabilityandimpact.
Lead change management activities to support successful adoption and long-term benefits.
Develop andmonitorprogram budgets,risks,milestonesandperformance measures.
Build strong partnerships with government, community, health,



aged care,disabilityandcommercialorganisationswhereappropriate.
About You
You are a highly capable transformation or program leader with experience deliveringcomplexorganisationalchangein human services, healthcare, disability, aged care, not-for-profit,governmentorsimilarly regulated environments.
You will bring:
Strong program and projectgovernanceexpertise,including planning, riskmanagementandbenefitsrealisation.
Commercial and financial acumen, including business case development,investmentanalysisandperformance measurement.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to lead through collaboration rather than formal authority.
Experience working across multiple functions and balancing competing priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellentcommunication,facilitationandexecutive-level presentation skills.
A commitment to client-centredservice delivery and achieving meaningful social impact.
Why Join Vision Australia?
At Vision Australia,you'llhave the opportunity to contribute to transformational initiatives that directly improve the lives of people who are blind or have low vision.
We offer:
Purpose-driven work with real community impact.
The opportunity toinfluenceorganisation-wide strategy and change.
Collaboration with experienced leaders and subject matter experts.
A supportive andvalues-based culture.
Versatile working arrangements.
The chance to shape sustainable outcomes forclients,employeesandtheorganisation.
Contact
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Vanessa Smith, Talent Acquisition Lead.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities.
We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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📌 Program Lead, Strategy Implementation Team (Sydney)
🏢 Vision Australia
📍 Sydney