Our Federal Government client is looking for an APS6 Senior Program Officer - Allied Health in Canberra or Sydney with a Baseline clearance.

As an APS Level 6 employee would generally be required to undertake work that is complex in nature, work under limited direction with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability. Employees at this level exercise both initiative and judgment in the interpretation of policy.

APS 6 employees provide detailed technical, professional, and/or policy advice in relation to complex problems and may assist in strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. Employees may have a considerable level of public contact in relation to difficult or sensitive issues and may liaise with a range of stakeholders in a representational role. Work may involve responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and managing workflows.

Program/Project Management

• Support Director, Assistant Directors and Senior Project Managers with program management and strategic planning activities, including project end-to-end delivery where needed.
• Monitor, track, and report on the status of program/project deliverables to ensure time, cost, and quality metrics are met.
• Raise, manage and monitor program/project risks, mitigation strategies, actions, issues, dependencies, and decisions (RAIDD) in partnership with leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Develop, monitor, and update program/project schedules in partnership with leadership and the broader team.
• Escalate program/project deviations to leadership in line with tolerance thresholds.
• Manage program/project change processes in partnership with leadership.
• Manage and monitor section finances in accordance with Agency financial frameworks and processes.

Desirable skills

• Program and Project Management qualifications would be desirable.
• Experience and understanding of the digital health ecosystem.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Sofia Moran on 03 8628 2104 for a confidential discussion.