El1 program manager (hobart)

Location: Tasmania (hybrid)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Pay: $****** per day + super

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Program Manager to drive critical program delivery and strategic policy initiatives. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will lead a dedicated team to manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships and represent the organisation across a variety of professional forums. In this role, you will be trusted to apply exceptional leadership, resource management and sound judgement to navigate highly complex and sensitive issues in a dynamic, evolving environment.

• Oversee, analyse and evaluate project and program outputs, aims and objectives to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Engage and coordinate specialist project service providers, including external contractors and consultants.
• Maintain expert, up-to-date knowledge in relevant fields to provide high-level advice and technical expertise that guides project and program activities.
• Coordinate long-term strategic planning for major initiatives and agency-wide project delivery.
• Undertake comprehensive risk assessment and risk management activities, evaluating risks effectively within a changing workplace.
• Manage, mentor and provide decision‐making direction for team members and contractors, actively contributing to branch leadership and a positive, high‐performing culture.

• Analytical, conceptual and problem‐solving skills to unpack complex operational and strategic challenges.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills, with a proven track record of drafting and reviewing materials for senior public sector audiences.
• Ability to lead strategic policy initiatives, manage resources and guide teams through reform.
• Sound judgement, robust decision‐making capabilities and a robust commitment to public sector governance.
• High flexibility to respond to changing priorities and manage shifting project workloads effectively.
• Proven capability to build, maintain and leverage strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Policy Implementation: Proven experience in strategic policy development, data analysis and the end‐to‐end preparation of policy papers, briefs, presentations and ministerial correspondence.
• Public Sector Reform: Demonstrated experience leading teams within a public sector framework to successfully deliver complex reform policies, programmes or projects.
• Legislation: Practical experience working with, interpreting and applying legislative frameworks and regulatory instruments.
• Procurement Commissioning: Experience with strategic commissioning methodologies and a baseline understanding of Commonwealth procurement rules.
• Sector Commitment: A strong motivation to optimise delivery frameworks, drive positive service outcomes and champion meaningful organisational impacts.

• A relevant bachelor degree is highly desirable, or equivalent professional work experience in a similar corporate or government setting.

• Citizen: Australian Citizen.
• Vetting: Satisfactory completion of a Baseline Security Clearance and National Police Check is mandatory prior to commencement.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.