Program Director, Information and Warning Systems

• Lead, manage and oversee multiple work packages associated with replacement of information and warning capabilities
• Fixed Term, full-time opportunity
• STS7: $188,297 - $256,088 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Program Director, Information and Warning Systems, to deliver a critical role within Emergency Management Technology and Data.

About the Business Unit

Located in the department's Emergency Management group, Emergency Management Technology and Data (EM T&D) is responsible for national and state critical digital platforms and data to enable information, warnings and alerts to be released to the community and the emergency management sector partners.

EM T&D also delivers the following key functions:

• strategy & enterprise architecture
• investment planning
• procurement & program delivery
• IT support & development
• vendor & contract management

About the Role

The Program Director will be responsible for the successful delivery of the replacement information and warning systems for the State of Victoria. The role includes planning the end-to-end program structure, development of all key delivery artefacts including a Program Management Plan, governance structures, and schedules as defined by the project delivery framework within DJCS.

In the course of achieving this purpose, the Program Director is to follow the Project Management Excellence Framework and have a very good knowledge of delivering agile programs. Key objectives are to deliver the program in accordance with agreed scope, costings, timeframes and quality. The Program Director is also responsible for the application of adequate risk & issue management strategies. Escalation of issues outside the project boundaries will need to be raised via the EM T&D executive team.

Some of your duties will include:

• Develop the program structure end-to-end including governance, procurement strategy, stakeholder engagement within the project delivery framework.
• Directly lead, manage and mentor a project team and indirectly lead and manage the successful vendors once market engagement is completed.
• Supporting change management, training and communication initiatives to transition the replacement information and warning systems and capabilities into operations and support
• Drive workplace culture and practices that delivers on the vision of EM T&D including:

-    working closely with the team to ensure PDP goals are meaningful, measurable and align with the business plan

-    providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and actively promote a positive and respectful culture across DJCS

-    managing and maintaining compliance with all governance requirements

-    developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Extensive Program/Project Management experience in large, and complex enterprises requiring a high-degree of organisational understanding
• Demonstrated 'hands on' experience in implementing large scale technology projects through the full project management life cycle, as an outsourced service delivery or commercially provided private networks.
• Demonstrated experience working with a wide range of stakeholders and achieving consensus where possible.
• Sound working knowledge of information communication and warning platforms.
• Experience in agile delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Project Management (PMBOK, PMI, PRINCE2, AGILE or DOJ PME).
• Tertiary qualifications in business and information communication technologies would be advantageous.
• Experience in the emergency sector would be preferred..

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.