Our client is a large NSW government department that provides extensive education services
They are planning to build a central digital hub for early learning related information and functions that will contribute to high quality early childhood education and improve engagement with service providers, and NSW children and families.
Once long day care services are onboarded, the platform will support over 4,000 early learning services
*** Please note that there is also a vacancy for a contract Benefits Analyst (job no R****)
Job Description
The Benefits Lead will establish and embed a Benefits Realisation Function for the Digital Hub Program - ensuring a structured and sustainable approach to identifying, measuring, tracking and reporting program benefits
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a Benefits Realisation Framework aligned with NSW Government Benefits Realisation Management principles and departmental requirements
Establish and maintain a Benefits Management Plan, Benefits Register and supporting governance processes
Define benefit measures, targets, baselines, ownership and reporting arrangements across program initiatives
Lead benefits identification, validation and quantification activities to ensure benefits are clearly linked to strategic objectives and program outcomes
Define and maintain perks governance - including roles, review cycles, reporting standards and escalation paths
Provide assurance over benefit definitions, measures and baselines, and conduct periodic benefits reviews
Develop executive reporting, dashboards and performance metrics to monitor realised and forecast benefits




Engage senior stakeholders to drive accountability, benefit ownership and business adoption of new digital capabilities
Provide strategic advice to program leadership and governance forums
Support the transition of benefits ownership to business areas and establish sustainable practices for ongoing benefits management
Skills and Experience
Demonstrable experience applying benefits realisation methodologies in a complex project / program environment
Experience identifying, measuring and reporting process, technology and business benefits to diverse stakeholders
Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and influencing skills
Experience analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative information and presenting to executives
Advanced Excel and reporting skills
Experience in the public sector; ideally NSW Government
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced skills in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel
Business Analysis and/or PowerBI skills
Knowledge of the NSW Government Benefits Realisation Management Framework, ICT Assurance Framework and Program Evaluation Guidelines desirable
Relevant qualifications such as benefits management, project or program management is advantageous
Consultant: Colin Massey
Keywords: Benefits Lead, Business Benefits Lead, NSW government, education, reporting,NSW Government Benefits Realisation Management Framework, ICT Assurance Framework, Program Evaluation Guidelines, digital, program benefits
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We encourage and support applications from people with a disability.
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📌 Benefits Lead (Sydney)
🏢 AAR Consulting Group
📍 Sydney