APS6 Program Officer, Program Planning and Reporting

• Until 30 June 2025 + 12-month extension
• Canberra City location + WFH (3 days in office)
• Australian citizens holding a current Baseline Clearance preferred

The Indigo Program Management Office Branch is pivotal to the successful delivery of the Indigo Program. It is the Branch that steers the direction of the Program ensuring that the Program meets its obligations to Government, while providing critical business support services across the Group.

The Program Planning and Reporting team oversees the development of Program-level schedules, plans and timelines to support the effective and efficient functioning of the Program. Working across the program, this includes the preparation of high-level documentation, maintaining and monitoring progress against the Program schedule, reporting on program achievements, identifying risks, and providing analysis and advice in developing intervention procedures or mitigation measures where required.

In addition, the team is responsible for the planning and preparation of Program Increment planning and showcase ceremonies for Agile Delivery Teams (ADTs). The team also manages and coordinates the Solution Management Team (SMT), which is responsible for the management of value streams, and their component solutions, over the life of the Indigo Program.

Purpose of the role:

The Program Officer, Program Planning and Reporting, will undertake a range of activities to support the effective and efficient functioning of the Indigo Program. This role will be responsible for the development, preparation and maintenance of high-quality program documentation including reporting and planning artefacts, briefings, decision papers and presentations. The role will provide senior-level support to the administration of matters relating to Program planning which includes supporting the planning and coordination of events, such as program increment planning days, showcases and retrospectives.

The Program Officer will have excellent relationship management skills, forming and maintaining positive working relationships across the Enterprise Transformation Group and the agency.

Key position responsibilities:

• Contribute on a range of program planning, reporting, governance, and assurance activities, including high-quality information, analysis and advice in a timely manner to a range of audiences.
• Provide analysis on complex issues and contribute to the planning, preparation and co-ordination of policy formulation and/or Program management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and champion opportunities to mature program planning, reporting, governance, and assurance practices for the Program.
• Support program planning, reporting, governance, and assurance in an agile program delivery environment, including regularly reviewing Program performance and acting on emerging risks and issues.
• Assist with the planning and co-ordination of a range of program agile ceremonies, such as program increment planning days, showcases and retrospectives.
• Prepare and present a range of high quality and precise communication material, including reporting and planning artefacts, Executive briefings, Committee papers, presentations, governance frameworks, and external reporting obligations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, including collaborating with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation.
• Contribute to team planning, prioritisation and workflow management and shaping the team’s work program in alignment with the Indigo Program objectives.
• Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time to time.

Eligibility:

• Australian citizens holding a current Baseline Clearance preferred

Work From Home Policy:

• Hybrid (3 days in office)

Rate:

• Up to $72.48 per hr inc Super

Apply now.

• For more information contact Iain on 0411 610 620