Strategic Program Lead – Government Emergency Services

Fire & Rescue NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym and parking

Study assistance for approved courses

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex strategic capability programs that support our operational and organisational priorities. You will provide leadership, governance and oversight across multiple projects, ensuring benefits are realised and risks are managed.

The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to enable informed decision-making through effective program management practices and to drive sustainable capability improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading complex strategic programs, projects or change initiatives in a government, emergency services or similarly complex environment.
• Sound knowledge and experience in strategic planning, capability development, business improvement and organisational change methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience and understanding of the NSW regulatory framework and leading change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and management of complex strategic capability programs and initiatives to support FRNSW priorities.
• Provide leadership, governance, coordination and oversight across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Ensure benefits are realised, risks are managed and outcomes align with FRNSW objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic program management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Business-related qualification

Job description

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex strategic capability programs that support our operational and organisational priorities. You will provide leadership, governance and oversight across multiple projects, ensuring benefits are realised and risks are managed.

The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to enable informed decision-making through effective program management practices and to drive sustainable capability improvements.