Senior Program Manager
Job No:
100603
Location:
Canberra or Brisbane
- Rewarding and diverse opportunity for an experienced Program Manager!
- Take on an exciting challenge with an established organisation where your work will significantly impact the lives of others!
- Enjoy an attractive remuneration circa $115,000 - $130,000 plus generous salary sacrificing options and flexible working conditions!
About Diabetes Australia
Diabetes Australia was established in 1984 and is the national body for people affected by all types of diabetes and those at risk. Diabetes Australia works in partnership with diabetes health professionals and researchers and is committed to reducing the impact of diabetes on the Australian community.
Diabetes Australia works to raise the awareness about the seriousness of diabetes, promoting prevention and early detection strategies and advocating for better standards of care. Diabetes Australia is also a significant financial contributor to research into better treatments for diabetes and the search for a cure.
Diabetes Australia has managed the delivery of the NDSS in partnership with successive Australian Governments since its inception in 1987.
About the Opportunity
Diabetes Australia now has an opportunity for a Senior Program Manager to join their NDSS Delivery Team on a full-time, contract basis until June 30th, 2020. This role will ideally be based in Canberra, however there is an option to be based out of the Brisbane office if required.
Reporting to the National Program Director, this pivotal role will be responsible for ensuring the Diabetes in Schools Program ($6 million initiative over 2 years) is delivered on time and within budget, in accordance with the program plan and program governance arrangements.
More specifically, you will play a critical role in supporting the Program Director in planning, designing and implementing the program. This will include:
- Program planning, including the development of the program work plan;
- Program plan execution, including proactively monitoring the program's progress, and resolving issues / initiating appropriate corrective action;
- Risk management, including risk planning, identification and analysis;
- Procurement management, including the development of tender documents to procure services from third party providers, managing third party consultants and contributors to the program, and administering contracts;
- Communications management, including planning, information distribution, progress and performance reporting, and stakeholder communications activities; and
- Cost management, including budgeting, and monitoring expenditure and costs as the program progresses.
Please Note: This role will involve regular domestic travel for stakeholder engagement (typically same day trips).
About You
Diabetes Australia is seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in program management, coupled with a strong track record of delivering complex projects. This will ensure you possess strong knowledge of planning, implementing and monitoring programs successfully. Experience within the not-for-profit and/or educational health sector will be highly regarded.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will have financial acumen and technical skills, including working knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation, report writing and tender documentation. Your ability to keep the ball rolling and ensure deliverables are being met will be critical to your success.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will be essential, as you be involved in complex stakeholder relationships across multiple jurisdictions. Experience in managing competing stakeholder expectations will be highly beneficial in this role. Although this is an autonomous position requiring strong initiative, it is also crucial you be skilled at working collaboratively with third parties to achieve results.
Most importantly, Diabetes Australia is looking for someone who is passionate about what they do and have a genuine desire to make a difference through their work.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dedicated and passionate team within a vital organisation. Your work will directly impact the success of a tangible program helping to enhance and transform the lives of children and families across Australia.
Not only will you enjoy significant job satisfaction, you'll also experience intellectual stimulation and diverse challenges in this position.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $115,000 - $130,000 plus generous salary sacrificing options. In addition, Diabetes Australia provides all employees with flexible working options and hours.
You will be welcomed into a small, yet friendly team of highly driven professionals who are focused on the delivery of real and meaningful outcomes to the 1.2 million Australians diagnosed with diabetes. You will also enjoy working for a dynamic organisation with a fantastic culture.
Ready to sink your teeth into an exciting and rewarding new challenge? Apply Now!