Senior Program Manager, Early Education & Contracts (12M)

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT is seeking a Senior Program Officer for a 12-month temporary role to deliver the three-year-old preschool program and support families with Early Entry applications. You will coordinate stakeholder engagement, contract management and program administration, ensuring smooth operation and timely reporting.

The role requires strong communication, organisational skills and the ability to work in a high-performing team. Based in Canberra, ABW workspace with flexibility across sites is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in program and/or contract management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work in small, high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of the early childhood sector is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the ACT Government’s free Three-year-old preschool program and support parents/carers to apply for Early Entry to ACT Public Preschools.
• Be the key point of contact for Partner Providers, services and parents/carers with responsive support and clear communication.
• Coordinate and manage operational activities including stakeholder enquiries, program administration and reporting, and contract management.
• Implement continuous improvement activities and support the delivery of the program’s expansion to 600 hours.
• Work from Canberra-based locations in a flexible, activity-based working environment.

Job description

ACT is seeking a Senior Program Officer for a 12-month temporary role to deliver the three-year-old preschool program and support families with Early Entry applications. You will coordinate stakeholder engagement, contract management and program administration, ensuring smooth operation and timely reporting.

The role requires strong communication, organisational skills and the ability to work in a high-performing team. Based in Canberra, ABW workspace with flexibility across sites is available.