Program Manager

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 36.25-hour week

Work-life balance including flexible

Generous superannuation

Salary sacrificing

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Program Manager to provide strategic leadership across three key functions: publishing of technical publications, E&T Connect SharePoint design and management, and technical training development. The role drives statewide impact, innovation and program outcomes within TMR and IMD.

The position offers flexible work arrangements and a supportive culture that promotes professional development, work-life balance, and inclusive recruitment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, functions or multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide strategic and authoritative advice on governance, knowledge management and digital information systems.
• Strong skills in change leadership, resource management and driving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, functions or multidisciplinary teams, including planning and delivery of competing work programs.
• Provide strategic and authoritative advice on governance, knowledge management, digital information systems or business improvement initiatives.
• Engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders to build productive relationships and achieve outcomes.
• Establish governance, quality assurance and performance frameworks to improve information management and service delivery.
• Lead change, manage resources and develop high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Job description

As Program Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and direction across three key functions:

• End-to-end release and publishing of TMR's technical publications, including the publishing and maintenance of engineering manuals, specifications, contracts, drawings and guidelines, which are critical to the delivery of Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).
• E&T Connect (SharePoint), including the design and management of SharePoint sites and project spaces used across the E&T Branch and the Infrastructure Management and Delivery Division (IMD)
• Technical training development, including the development of training materials that strengthen technical capability across TMR and the broader transport sector.

So, why join us?

Imagine leading a team that supports the development and delivery of critical technical publications, digital collaboration platforms and capability-building initiatives used across TMR and the broader transport industry. This is an opportunity to make a statewide impact while driving innovation, continuous improvement and strategic program outcomes.

At TMR, our vision is to create a single integrated transport network accessible to everyone. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that encourages professional development, leadership growth and work-life balance. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing the support and adjustments needed to ensure an equitable recruitment process.

You will be working for:

• an organisation that connects Queensland through integrated transport systems
• a department that contributes to the well-being of the larger community
• an employer that values your talent, skills and knowledge and encourages you to excel in your chosen field.

We can offer you other benefits such as:

• a flexible 36.25hour working week
• work and life balance including flexible work arrangements
• generous superannuation
• salary sacrificing

Mandatory requirements:

• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

Highly desirable requirements:

• Previous experience leading a team will be well regarded.

Requirements of the role:

• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, functions or multidisciplinary teams, including the planning, prioritisation and delivery of competing work programs within a dynamic operating environment.
• Proven ability to provide strategic and authoritative advice on governance, knowledge management, digital information systems, capability development or business improvement initiatives to support organisational objectives and executive decision-making.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and achieve outcomes across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Experience establishing governance, quality assurance and performance frameworks, including identifying opportunities to improve technical information management, digital collaboration platforms, training products, systems and service delivery outcomes.
• Strong leadership capability, including the ability to lead change, manage resources, foster high-performing teams and deliver outcomes aligned with organisational objectives.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.