Program Development Lead

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Development Lead to shape our learning programs and cultural experiences for people of all ages.

About the Role

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• Lead a team of creative programmers in developing onsite and digital initiatives.\
• Develop programs including tours, events, learning, and schools programs for diverse audiences.\
• Define program streams and ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines and scope.\
• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture.\
• Analyze project requirements and create comprehensive project plans.\
• Maintain quality control throughout the development process.\
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.\
• Conduct regular progress reviews and adjust project plans as necessary.\
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.\
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.\
• Ensure effective communication among team members and stakeholders.\
• Manage conflicts and issues in a fair and respectful manner.\
• Budget planning and financial management.\
• Managing project resources (human and material).\
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation processes.\
• Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.\
• Skillful problem-solving and decision-making.\
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.\
• Strong leadership and management skills.\
• A proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.\
• An understanding of project management methodologies and tools.\
• Ability to analyze complex information and make informed decisions.\
• An ability to think critically and strategically.\
• Experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders.\
• A willingness to learn and adapt to changing circumstances.\
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.\
• A passion for lifelong learning and professional growth.\
• A collaborative approach to work and a willingness to work as part of a team.\
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work and a willingness to work outside core hours if required.\
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence and a focus on delivering high-quality results.\
• Able to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.\
• Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.\
• Able to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely.\
• Able to present information and data in a clear and compelling manner.\
• Able to facilitate discussions and meetings effectively.\
• Able to negotiate and resolve conflicts in a fair and respectful manner.\
• Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.\
• Able to lead by example and motivate others to achieve shared goals.\
• Able to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.\
• Able to stay calm and composed under pressure.\
• Able to take calculated risks and support others in doing the same.\
• Able to build trust and credibility with colleagues and stakeholders.\
• Able to provide feedback and coaching to improve performance.\
• Able to identify and capitalize on opportunities for growth and improvement.\
• Able to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.\
• Able to maintain accurate records and reports.\
• Able to utilize technology to increase efficiency and productivity.\
• Able to implement changes and improvements to existing processes.\
• Able to promote a positive and inclusive work environment.\
• Able to address and resolve conflict in a fair and respectful manner.\
• Able to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.\
• Able to operate independently and as part of a team.\
• Able to demonstrate emotional intelligence and empathy.\
• Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.\
• Able to adhere to policies and procedures.\
• Able to take responsibility for own actions and decisions.\
• Able to set realistic goals and expectations.\
• Able to prioritize self-care and maintain a healthy work-life balance.\
• Able to perform administrative tasks efficiently and accurately.\
• Able to prepare and deliver presentations to various audiences.\
• Able to write and edit documents, reports, and other materials.\
• Able to coordinate events and activities.\
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams.\
• Able to drive business outcomes through strategic planning and execution.\
• Able to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.\
• Able to leverage technology to enhance business operations.\
• Able to navigate complex organizational systems.\
• Able to network and build relationships with key stakeholders.\
• Able to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously.\
• Able to prioritize and manage competing demands and deadlines.\
• Able to represent the organization externally.\
• Able to simplify complex concepts and communicate them effectively.\
• Able to solve problems using data and analysis.\
• Able to understand and interpret business metrics.\
• Able to use data to inform decision making.\
• Able to visualize complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner.\
• Able to work collaboratively across departments and functions.\
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.\
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.\
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.\
• Able to work with diverse groups and populations.\
• Able to write engaging content that resonates with different audiences.\
• Able to write reports and proposals that clearly convey information and recommendations.\
• Able to conduct research and gather data to support recommendations.\
• Able to develop and implement strategies to achieve business objectives.\
• Able to evaluate and improve processes and procedures.\
• Able to facilitate workshops and training sessions.\
• Able to lead and motivate teams to achieve their best.\
• Able to manage budgets and financial resources.\
• Able to manage conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.\
• Able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities.\
• Able to manage stakeholder expectations and communications.\
• Able to monitor and report on project progress and milestones.\
• Able to perform needs assessments and gap analyses.\
• Able to plan and execute marketing campaigns.\
• Able to provide guidance and support to junior staff members.\
• Able to provide strategic guidance and advice to senior leaders.\
• Able to reduce costs and increase revenue through efficient processes and procedures.\
• Able to respond to crisis situations and develop contingency plans.\
• Able to sell and promote products or services.\
• Able to supervise and mentor staff members.\
• Able to think strategically and make informed decisions.\
• Able to use data to drive business decisions.\
• Able to visualize and articulate a clear vision for the future.\
• Able to work effectively in a matrix environment.\
• Able to work in a virtual or remote environment.\
• Able to work with diverse technologies and systems.\
• Able to write grants and secure funding.\
• Able to write policy and procedure documents.\
• About You\
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  • You have an accountable and collaborative leadership style with good cultural awareness.\
  • You have a deep understanding of cultural programming, designing experiences within a learning context, and creating in real life, online, and hybrid programs.\
  • You have experience in initiating and developing events, programs, or cultural experiences in a relevant sector.\
  • You have knowledge and networks in cultural programming, learning, schools programming, artist engagement, and creative partnerships.\
  • You have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.\
  • You have a passion for lifelong learning and professional growth.\
  • You have a collaborative approach to work and a willingness to work as part of a team.\
  • You have a flexible and adaptable approach to work and a willingness to work outside core hours if required.\
  • You have a demonstrated commitment to excellence and a focus on delivering high-quality results.\
  • You are able to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.\
  • You are able to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.\
  • You are able to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely.\
  • You are able to present information and data in a clear and compelling manner.\
  • You are able to facilitate discussions and meetings effectively.\
  • You are able to negotiate and resolve conflicts in a fair and respectful manner.\
  • You are able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.\
  • You are able to lead by example and motivate others to achieve shared goals.\
  • You are able to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.\
  • You are able to stay calm and composed under pressure.\
  • You are able to take calculated risks and support others in doing the same.\
  • You are able to build trust and credibility with colleagues and stakeholders.\
  • You are able to provide feedback and coaching to improve performance.\
  • You are able to identify and capitalize on opportunities for growth and improvement.\
  • You are able to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.\
  • You are able to maintain accurate records and reports.\
  • You are able to utilize technology to increase efficiency and productivity.\
  • You are able to implement changes and improvements to existing processes.\
  • You are able to promote a positive and inclusive work environment.\
  • You are able to address and resolve conflict in a fair and respectful manner.\
  • You are able to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.\
  • You are able to operate independently and as part of a team.\
  • You are able to demonstrate emotional intelligence and empathy.\
  • You are able to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.\
  • You are able to adhere to policies and procedures.\
  • You are able to take responsibility for own actions and decisions.\
  • You are able to set realistic goals and expectations.\
  • You are able to prioritize self-care and maintain a healthy work-life balance.\
  • You are able to perform administrative tasks efficiently and accurately.\
  • You are able to prepare and deliver presentations to various audiences.\
  • You are able to write and edit documents, reports, and other materials.\
  • You are able to coordinate events and activities.\
  • You are able to collaborate with cross-functional teams.\
  • You are able to drive business outcomes through strategic planning and execution.\
  • You are able to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.\
  • You are able to leverage technology to enhance business operations.\
  • You are able to navigate complex organizational systems.\
  • You are able to network and build relationships with key stakeholders.\
  • You are able to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously.\
  • You are able to prioritize and manage competing demands and deadlines.\
  • You are able to represent the organization externally.\
  • You are able to simplify complex concepts and communicate them effectively.\
  • You are able to solve problems using data and analysis.\
  • You are able to understand and interpret business metrics.\
  • You are able to use data to inform decision making.\
  • You are able to visualize complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner.\
  • You are able to work collaboratively across departments and functions.\
  • You are able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.\
  • You are able to work independently with minimal supervision.\
  • You are able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.\
  • You are able to work with diverse groups and populations.\
  • You are able to write engaging content that resonates with different audiences.\
  • You are able to write reports and proposals that clearly convey information and recommendations.\
  • You are able to conduct research and gather data to support recommendations.\
  • You are able to develop and implement strategies to achieve business objectives.\
  • You are able to evaluate and improve processes and procedures.\
  • You are able to facilitate workshops and training sessions.\
  • You are able to lead and motivate teams to achieve their best.\
  • You are able to manage budgets and financial resources.\
  • You are able to manage conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.\
  • You are able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities.\
  • You are able to manage stakeholder expectations and communications.\
  • You are able to monitor and report on project progress and milestones.\
  • You are able to perform needs assessments and gap analyses.\
  • You are able to plan and execute marketing campaigns.\
  • You are able to provide guidance and support to junior staff members.\
  • You are able to provide strategic guidance and advice to senior leaders.\
  • You are able to reduce costs and increase revenue through efficient processes and procedures.\
  • You are able to respond to crisis situations and develop contingency plans.\
  • You are able to sell and promote products or services.\
  • You are able to supervise and mentor staff members.\
  • You are able to think strategically and make informed decisions.\
  • You are able to use data to drive business decisions.\
  • You are able to visualize and articulate a clear vision for the future.\
  • You are able to work effectively in a matrix environment.\
  • You are able to work in a virtual or remote environment.\
  • You are able to work with diverse technologies and systems.\
  • You are able to write grants and secure funding.\
  • You are able to write policy and procedure documents.\

  About Us

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  We promote a workplace that welcomes and values diverse contributions. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, and people of all ages and abilities.