Program Manager, Leadership Development

**Premier’s Department**

**Program Manager, Leadership Development**

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**
- ** Lead design and delivery of sector-wide leadership development**:

- ** Bring your leadership learning expertise to shape strategic programs**:

- ** Temporary Clerk Grade 9/10 role until 10 June 2026, remuneration based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD**

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this temporary role for a period up to 10 June 2026.

**About the Role**

As **Program Manager, Leadership Academy**, you will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of innovative leadership programs for the NSW public sector. You’ll work with senior executives, providers, and internal stakeholders to shape learning experiences that uplift leadership capability and support public sector excellence. This role is key to achieving the vision of a world-class Leadership Academy and delivering high-impact development aligned to sector priorities.

As our new Program Manager, you will join the Strategic Leadership Development team within the Workforce Planning branch in the People and Workforce Group of the Premier’s Department.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

**We're Looking For**
- Leadership Development Expertise: Strong experience in designing and delivering leadership learning pathways
- Advisory Capability: Confidence in providing expert guidance to leaders, learners, and sector representatives
- Program and Project Management: Experience leading complex programs within scope, time and budget
- Evaluation and Improvement: Capability to develop and implement evaluation strategies that drive insights and improvement
- Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate with senior leaders and external providers
- Strategic Thinking: Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and aligning learning solutions to broader workforce goals

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

**How to Apply**
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements and focus capabilities of the role (maximum 2 pages)

**Closing date: Thursday, 19 June 2025 (9:59 AM)**

**Salary**: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($125,693 - $138,510) plus superannuation (11.5%)and leave loading.

**About the Premier's Department**

**_ Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government_**

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department, a career at Premier’s Department and Government House Sydney.

**Our Commitment**

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

**Additional Information**

**Talent Pool**: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.