At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex housing development programs and ensure successful delivery outcomes.
- Company: Department of Communities and Justice, making a real difference in communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work environment, and health & wellbeing programs.
- Other info: Opportunities for training, development, and a diverse, inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Join a team that collaborates to improve lives and break disadvantage.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing multi-project development and knowledge of governance processes.
The predicted salary is between 154231 - 178369 $ per year.
Employment type – Temporary Full Time (35 hours per week) up to 2 years
Salary – Clerk Grade 11/12 - $154,231 - $178,369 plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The successful applicant will lead the integrated planning, governance and performance management of complex housing development programs to ensure projects are coordinated, risks are managed and delivery outcomes are achieved in line with Homes NSW strategic objectives, funding requirements and delivery timeframes.
What you’ll do
- Provide expert advice and strategic insights to senior management on program performance, risks, opportunities and delivery strategies to support organisational objectives.
- Collaborate with project teams, commercial specialists, government agencies and industry stakeholders to ensure alignment of planning, procurement, delivery and funding requirements.
- Establish and oversee program reporting, performance measures and governance processes to provide accurate, timely and evidence-based information for executive decision making.
- Monitor program performance, dependencies, milestones and critical paths, identifying emerging issues and implementing strategies to maintain delivery outcomes and program objectives.
- Drive the implementation of consistent program management methodologies, systems, reporting tools and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program performance and governance.
What we’re looking for
- Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-project development or infrastructure programs within large and geographically dispersed environments.
- Extensive knowledge of development lifecycle processes, including planning, design, approvals, procurement, construction and project governance.
- Experience establishing program governance, performance reporting, risk management and resource planning frameworks to support successful delivery outcomes.
What We Offer
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
We do work that really matters. Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Applications close Monday 26 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
Other Information: A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Program Manager in Parramatta employer: Department: Portfolio Development
At Homes NSW, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that offers a challenging and rewarding career in a flexible and autonomous work environment. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive training and development opportunities, alongside a strong focus on health and wellbeing. Located in Parramatta, you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to making a real difference in the community, working on impactful residential projects that improve lives and foster inclusivity.
Contact Details:
Department: Portfolio Development Recruitment Team
