Program Manager – Public Safety Mobile Broadband (PSMB)
Grade: 11/12
Salary range: $149,739–$173,174 plus superannuation and leave loading
Duration: temporary full time role for up to 48 months
Location: Hybrid with an in‐office requirement 2 days a week in Sydney, McKell
Overview
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high‐priority, national public safety mobile broadband program that will shape the future of mobile broadband capability for emergency services across Australia.
About the Team
The PSMB team is progressing a national public safety mobile broadband initiative, working across governments, emergency services and industry to improve broadband capability for emergency responders. The team spans policy, service design, business case development, procurement, commercial and technical disciplines, translating frontline operational needs into clear service models, robust investment decisions and well‐governed market activities.
What You'll Do
* Own delivery outcomes at an executive level and lead end‐to‐end delivery, including managing a large, complex, multi‐vendor commercial program with significant technical, organisational and national stakeholder dependencies
* Drive program outcomes, resolve issues, maintain momentum and provide clear executive assurance and reporting
* Manage major commercial arrangements and contracts across multiple suppliers, ensuring performance, value for money and risk outcomes
* Lead delivery across integrated ICT and infrastructure domains, aligning technology, infrastructure, policy and commercial streams
* Establish and maintain strong program governance, assurance, risk management and reporting frameworks
* Engage, influence and advise senior executives, central agencies, emergency services and industry partners at a national level
* Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver agreed outcomes within scope, timeframe and budget
What You'll Bring
Essential
* Demonstrated experience delivering integrated ICT and infrastructure programs (ICT‐only or infrastructure‐only backgrounds will not be suitable)
* Executive‐level delivery capability with a hands‐on leadership style and clear accountability for outcomes
* High‐level commercial acumen, including management of major contracts and supplier performance
* Experience delivering public safety, broadband or other mission‐critical national infrastructure programs
* Experience operating in whole‐of‐government or highly regulated environments, including cross‐jurisdictional settings
Additional enhanced security vetting may be required.
EEO Statement
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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