ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
12 Months with 12 Month Extension
Corroboree Talent is seeking an accomplished Head of Programs to lead the strategic direction, governance and delivery of a complex, high-profile program within a Federal Government environment.
This senior position offers significant autonomy and accountability. You will oversee program priorities, budgets, risks and delivery arrangements while providing authoritative advice to senior decision-makers.
The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery experience and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment involving multiple workstreams, delivery partners and senior stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the strategic direction, design and continued development of a complex program and its related workstreams
- Oversee program implementation, budgets, governance, procurement, contracts, grants and risk management
- Establish clear priorities, performance expectations and delivery standards
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of program managers, project officers and specialist personnel
- Monitor program performance and provide regular financial reports, forecasts and delivery updates
- Provide authoritative advice to senior executives on program delivery, funding, procurement and emerging risks
- Build productive relationships with government stakeholders, delivery partners, industry representatives and other external organisations
- Support steering committees and other formal governance arrangements
- Identify delivery issues early and implement practical, outcomes-focused solutions
- Ensure activities are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
ABOUT YOU
You will be an experienced senior program leader with a strong record of delivering complex, high-value initiatives, ideally within a government or similarly regulated environment.
You will bring:
- Extensive strategic and operational program management experience
- Experience delivering multi-million-dollar, multi-stream or multi-jurisdictional programs
- Strong budget, contract, procurement, governance and risk management capability
- Demonstrated experience leading staff, contractors and specialist consultants
- The ability to set strategic direction while maintaining oversight of practical delivery
- Sound judgement when determining priorities, allocating funding and managing complex risks
- Experience contributing to strategic initiatives aligned with government policy
- Strong written communication, reporting and senior briefing skills
- Confidence engaging with senior decision-makers, government representatives and external delivery partners
- The ability to work autonomously, adapt quickly and perform effectively under limited supervision
- Experience in international, policy, capacity-building or technology-related programs will be highly regarded
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Australian citizenship
- A minimum Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance is required before commencement
- Ability to work onsite in Canberra
- Availability to commence as soon as practicable
WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
This position is based onsite in Canberra. Flexible working arrangements may be considered by prior agreement; however, fully remote work is not available.
