Program Director

Role - Program Director

• Brisbane CBD based
• Government sector
• Initial engagement until Jun'27
• Competitive daily rate
• No agency fees

About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Director to join a state government department and lead a significant Human Capital Management (HCM) program.
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership across a large-scale, enterprise-wide program, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities while driving effective governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in leading and delivering complex, large-scale programs in health or public sector environments.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, with a track record of success at a program or portfolio level.
• Experience in implementing SAP HCM systems is highly desirable
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills across diverse government, health, and industry partners.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities, with the ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Deep understanding of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks relevant to large public sector programs.
• Superior communication and decision-making skills at executive levels.

** Closing date 21st October

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