EL1 Program Manager

Location: NSW, ACT, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Duration: 6 Months (With possible 3x 6month extensions)
Clearance: Baseline (or ability to obtain)

Our client is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex programs and projects within a large and dynamic government environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader with strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery expertise to drive successful outcomes across a diverse portfolio of initiatives.

Working across business and technology functions, you will be responsible for overseeing program planning, governance, resource management, risk mitigation, and project delivery. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the planning, coordination, governance, and delivery of complex programs and projects.
- Manage project schedules, milestones, budgets, resources, dependencies, and delivery outcomes.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners.
- Identify, assess, and manage program risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Support organisational change initiatives through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Facilitate governance forums, reporting activities, and executive briefings.
- Drive continuous improvement and contribute to strategic business outcomes.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:





- Extensive experience managing complex programs and projects within large or highly regulated environments.
- Robust stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across business and technical teams.
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and competing priorities.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Strong governance, planning, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience working within recognised project and program management methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP, PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe.
- The ability to lead teams and drive outcomes in complex environments.

Highly Regarded:

- Experience delivering digital transformation, technology, data, regulatory, compliance, risk, or cyber security programs.
- Experience working within government or other highly regulated environments.
- Relevant program or project management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, PgMP, Agile, or SAFe.
- Experience managing external vendors, procurement activities, and commercial delivery arrangements.

How to Apply:
To apply, click the Apply Now button and send your up-to-date resume, for a confidential discussion call us now on 02 5119 3133.

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Our Commitment
We are committed to inclusive and culturally safe recruitment practices and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and career stages. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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