Assistant Program Manager
Summary
12-month contract Assistant Program Manager at an Australian Federal Government Department in Canberra (Symonston), recruited via Recruitment Hive. Day to day: maintain the program of work, coordinate internal and external work-take-on tasks, and support risk management and secretariat functions using MS Office and Jira. NV1 clearance and 10+ years' program management experience required.
Salary: $150.00 - $180.00 phr (incl. super)
- 12 months, $$$ negotiable
- Canberra, Symonston Offices
- NV1 security clearance required
Our client, a very Federal Government Department focused is seeking an Assistant Program Manager to join their team in late November or December.
Duties:
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of a Program of Work
- Manage, coordinate, and synchronise external work take on (WTO) activities and tasks requesting support from the Department
- Manage, coordinate, and synchronise internal Department activities and tasks across the Department Teams and functional areas.
- Assist in the development of the Project Management processes in consultation with the Staff Officer Grade 2 Operations Officer.
- Support risk management practices, including undertaking the secretariat functions for Department internal and external engagements
Skills & Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of Industry experience in Program Management in order to meet the Level 3 Work Level Standards.
- Thorough understanding of diverse business processes and strategy development.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Atlassian – Jira
- Bachelor degree or Higher in Project Management and/or Program management or Project management Certifications (ie PMI Program Management Professional, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile Certifications, AIPM Certified Practising Project Director or Project Manager)
How to Apply
For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Matt at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button or call Matt on (02) 6299 1006.
Please note that applications close 12pm 05/11/26. Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.
Job ID: MF 680458 | RFx31111 - LCD-22-0466
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