Assistant Program Director

6 months ago


Sydney, Australia Onset Full time

**Join a Meaningful Government Agency Project - Assistant Program Director (EL1)**
- **LOCATION** - Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne (On Premise)
- **ELIGIBLE - **Australian Citizens Only
- **LENGTH - **12 Month Contract (with up to 24 Months of extensions available)
- **RATE -** $$$ Negotiable (Different rates available)

Are you ready to play a crucial role in impacting the lives of millions of Australians every day? We are seeking an experienced Assistant Program Director to join our dynamic team working on a significant government agency project. As an Assistant Director, you will be at the forefront of program implementation, driving change initiatives, and ensuring the effectiveness of essential service delivery programs.

Please Note: This opportunity is only available for **Australian citizens** due to government security clearance requirements.

**Role Overview**:
As an Assistant Program Director, you will oversee the implementation of vital programs that cater to the needs of various community groups. Reporting to higher management, you will analyze program performance, manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to strategic planning that addresses the service delivery requirements of different communities.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the implementation of programs, ensuring their ongoing effectiveness and reporting on performance.
- Manage operational, policy, procedural, and customer service initiatives tied to service delivery and related changes.
- Engage and manage relationships with stakeholders to deliver program services and enhance service delivery capability.
- Represent the agency at meetings and forums, sharing and gathering essential information.
- Provide high-level program advice, procedural guidance, and interpretation to staff.
- Develop and execute work area plans, strategically allocating resources to meet evolving demands.
- Prepare diverse written materials such as business cases, reports, and executive briefs.
- Contribute to program budget management, staffing resources, and corporate reporting.
- Foster innovation, lead change, and support a culture of collaboration and growth.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Organisational change management (CIPM) - Level 5
- Performance management (PEMT) - Level 5
- Portfolio, programme and project support (PROF) - Level 5
- Quality management (QUMG) - Level 5
- Requirements definition and management (REQM) - Level 4

**Desired Abilities**:

- Tailor communication styles effectively based on audience and context.
- Build relationships and engage with diverse groups of people.
- Influence and negotiate effectively.
- Translate and communicate change meaningfully to staff.
- Collaborate seamlessly across agency departments.
- Represent the agency in interagency settings.
- Analyze situations and make well-informed decisions.
- Strategically plan and prioritize workloads for yourself and teams to achieve business outcomes.

**Why Join?**

By joining our team, you'll be a part of a groundbreaking project that directly impacts millions of Australians daily. You'll have the chance to utilize your skills, drive positive change, and contribute to the success of critical service delivery programs.

If you're passionate about making a difference and possess the expertise outlined above, we encourage you to apply. Join us in this unique opportunity to excel professionally and leave a lasting impact on our nation.


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