Program Manager Transformation

Initial 6+ month contract with possible extension paying from $1200/day
- Brisbane CBD Location with some WFH flexibility

Our client, a large complex Queensland Government Department, are currently seeking a Program Manager for an initial 6-month contract.

Imagine being challenged daily, having your work valued and being a member of a diverse team that's driving transparent and sustainable rural solutions across the state. This is a rare opportunity to be involved in transformational change that will underpin how rural resources are accessed, used and managed by Government and the community into the future.
- Initial 6+ month contract with possible extension paying from $1200/day
- Brisbane CBD Location with some WFH flexibility

Our client, a large complex Queensland Government Department, are currently seeking a Program Manager for an initial 6-month contract.

Imagine being challenged daily, having your work valued and being a member of a diverse team that's driving transparent and sustainable rural solutions across the state. This is a rare opportunity to be involved in transformational change that will underpin how rural resources are accessed, used and managed by Government and the community into the future.

**Key accountabilities include;**

Lead and manage the Program, providing program management methodology, discipline and expertise to realise program outcomes and achieve program benefits.
- Identify emerging issues and provide high level, expert and authoritative advice to senior management on complex program management issues, to ensure the achievement of the objectives.
- Manage the delivery of projects by establishing and maintaining a Program Management Plan, delivering the monthly Program report, managing Program risks and issues and maintaining Program risks and issues register, and leading and managing the Governance required to meet objectives in a timely manner.
- Work with the Delivery Manager and project manager to progress the individual program initiatives, including resolution of issues, resources and oversight of program risks.
- Exercise judgement, authority and high-level influence to effectively coordinate the management of divisional requirements and competing team priorities.
- Build and manage positive working relationships and partnerships with colleagues and with other levels of government, industry, and non-government organisations to achieve outcomes and deliver on Government commitments.
- Represent the vision and the department's vision, values and strategic agenda with clients, stakeholders, and external organisations and other State and Commonwealth agencies.
- Contribute to departmental resource prioritisation processes to deliver on outcomes.
- Ensure a culture of service delivery and high performance amongst Program Support staff, which recognises the unique contribution of the individual, encourages personal and team development, and encourages an appropriate work/life balance.
- Mentor, coach and provide advice and guidance to PMO and Project Managers while contributing to their professional development, including monitoring performance and development.
- Ensure the team is sufficiently equipped with the necessary skills, capabilities and experience to perform to a high level in order to respond to service delivery requirements and deliverables.
- Other duties as directed and required.

**Competencies**

**Vision**
- **Leads strategically** - clearly articulates the program's role in achieving the organisational vision, working with others to determine program strategy, parameters and purpose
- **Makes insightful decisions**:

- is a stabilising influence in challenging situations, supporting others to promptly identify considerations, impacts and risks to plan a response

**Results**
- **Builds enduring relationships** - proactively steers team collaborations across boundaries to achieve joint delivery of program outcomes
- **Inspires others** - achieves active participation and buy-in to the program by communicating with presence and pride for its intended outcomes
- **Drives accountability and outcomes** - works collaboratively to develop clear and shared objectives that inspire collective ownership for delivery of quality outcomes

**Accountability**
- **Pursues continuous growth** - broadens knowledge and perspective by seeking new collaborations and experiences and participating in development initiatives
- **Demonstrates sound governance** - proactively facilitates collaborations to develop contingency plans in response to identified risks

**Role requirements**
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role is desirable
- Formal Program and / or Project Management qualifications (certificate or higher), would be highly regarded

Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.