Program Manager - Portfolio Development

Department: Portfolio Development; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training & development opportunities

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Department of Communities and Justice NSW is seeking a capable program leader to oversee the integrated planning, governance and performance management of complex housing development programs, ensuring projects are coordinated, risks are managed and delivery timeframes are met.

You will work within the Housing Portfolio team, provide strategic advice on performance and risks, collaborate with project teams and stakeholders, and establish robust reporting and governance to support executive

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex multi-project development or infrastructure programs within large, dispersed environments.
• In-depth knowledge of development lifecycle processes (planning, design, approvals, procurement, construction, governance).
• Experience establishing program governance, performance reporting, risk management and resource planning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and strategic insights to senior management on program performance, risks, opportunities and delivery strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams, government agencies and stakeholders to align planning, procurement, delivery and funding requirements.
• Establish and oversee program reporting, governance processes and performance measures for executive decision making.

Skills

Program management

Development lifecycle

Governance & risk management

Job description

$154,231 - $178,369 a year

Casual/Temporary, Full time

Hybrid

1d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW

Employment type – Temporary Full Time (35 hours per week) up to 2 years

Salary – Clerk Grade 11/12 - $154,231 - $178,369 plus superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The successful applicant will lead the integrated planning, governance and performance management of complex housing development programs to ensure projects are coordinated, risks are managed and delivery outcomes are achieved in line with Homes NSW strategic objectives, funding requirements and delivery timeframes.

What you’ll do

As part of the Housing Portfolio team, you will:

• Provide expert advice and strategic insights to senior management on program performance, risks, opportunities and delivery strategies to support organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with project teams, commercial specialists, government agencies and industry stakeholders to ensure alignment of planning, procurement, delivery and funding requirements.
• Establish and oversee program reporting, performance measures and governance processes to provide accurate, timely and evidence-based information for executive decision making.
• Monitor program performance, dependencies, milestones and critical paths, identifying emerging issues and implementing strategies to maintain delivery outcomes and program objectives.
• Drive the implementation of consistent program management methodologies, systems, reporting tools and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program performance and governance.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-project development or infrastructure programs within large and geographically dispersed environments.
• Extensive knowledge of development lifecycle processes, including planning, design, approvals, procurement, construction and project governance.
• Experience establishing program governance, performance reporting, risk management and resource planning frameworks to support successful delivery outcomes

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What We Offer

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Applications close Monday 26 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Luke Chapman at *************@homes.nsw.gov.au.

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Maren Heldt on 0447 682 *** or via ***********@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

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