Manager Strategic Programs (372907)
Department of State Growth
Strategy, Housing, Infrastructure and Planning
Infrastructure Tasmania
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Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 8
Salary:
$136,605.00 to $145,825.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South, North, To be negotiated
Location:
Hobart or Launceston
Job description:
The position is responsible for effective delivery of programs of infrastructure work and activities of strategic importance to the Tasmania government through Infrastructure Tasmania. The outcomes are delivered by the individual or through a team by providing leadership on project management, policy development, stakeholder engagement and maintaining collaborative working partnerships
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.
Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a fixed-term, full-time basis for two years.
Duties
- Provide high-level strategic advice and recommendations to the department on all aspects of assigned programs, including developing strategic approaches to project management and delivery, procurement strategies, contract administration, grant deed management, and developing risk management strategies.
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with program partners and project consultants to ensure a strong joint commitment to the success of program and projects.
- Manage resources and oversee all phases of the program and projects, including briefing and managing consultants, critical review of contract documentation, contract administration and certification of payments in accordance with industry standards and quality assurance principles with specific emphasis on the management of value, risk, probity and process.
- Manage the financial, information, human and physical resources of program and projects in accordance with Government and Departmental policies, guidelines and directions and ensure that defined and agreed outcomes are delivered.
- Manage grant deed development and reporting, including critical review of documentation, administration and certification of payments in accordance the deed terms and conditions with consideration of industry standards and quality assurance principles ensuring that the risks and processes are managed efficiently and effectively.
- Brief Ministers, Heads of Agency, Sponsors, and other stakeholders and represent the Agency in high-level interdepartmental forums as required.
- Engage and provide strategic direction to key consultants.
- Support Project Steering Committees and Working Groups so that timely decisions are made to ensure the successful delivery of the program and projects and Tasmanian Government Commitments.
- Other duties as required by the Director, Infrastructure Strategy, Policy and Partnerships.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
SOD - Manager Strategic Programs - 372907.docx
SOD - Manager Strategic Programs - 372907.pdf
Advice to applicants.DOCX
Advice to applicants.pdf
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How to apply
To apply, please provide a one- to two-page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.
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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX
Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf