Director of Policy and Delivery
3 days ago
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile government transformation initiative that will have a lasting impact. As the Director, Strategy and Coordination, you will play a critical role in shaping and implementing regulatory and data transformation efforts.
You will be responsible for delivering strategic, operational, and governance support to executive leadership, ensuring alignment with broader policy objectives. This involves working in a complex regulatory environment, driving engagement, risk management, and decision-making across multiple agencies and jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Leadership & Coordination: Provide strategic insights and operational support to the Program Manager. Ensure alignment between objectives, organisational priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
- Governance & Decision Support: Oversee governance structures, including preparation for steering committees, executive briefings, and ministerial reporting. Manage risks and issues, ensuring effective escalation and resolution.
- Stakeholder & Communication Management: Lead high-level engagement with government agencies, industry bodies, and other key stakeholders. Develop and oversee communication strategies to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
- Operational & Delivery Support: Work closely with the PMO to ensure milestones, resources are effectively managed. Support executive-level recruitment, workforce planning, and capability development.
- Extensive experience in the delivery of large, complex initiatives, policy implementation, or public administration.
- Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills in a complex environment.
- Experience in risk management, governance, and decision support at an executive level.
- Highly developed strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to influence and negotiate with senior executives and external stakeholders.
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