Apply: Program Officers (APS5, APS6, EL1)

Reference: BH-172406
Program Officers (APS5, APS6, EL1)
Location: Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra (ACT), or Victoria
Contract Duration: Full-Time, 12-Month Assignment

Chandler Macleod is seeking experienced Program Officers to join our client's team. If you excel in managing and supporting complex programs and thrive in collaborative environments, we want to hear from you!
About the Role Program Officers provide essential support for the delivery of the agency’s programs. You will contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and the implementation of innovative workplace practices. You will also play a vital role in fostering relationships with stakeholders to ensure the consistent delivery of program services.

The key duties of the role are: 
  • Implementing programs administered by the agency.
  • Liaising and negotiating with stakeholders to deliver program services and increase the agency’s profile.
  • Managing teams, including directing work, mentoring, and coaching.
  • Providing advice, procedural guidance, and administrative support.
  • Monitoring and reporting on business outcomes, KPIs, and quality assurance.
  • Encouraging innovation and supporting change management initiatives.
  • Contributing to policy reviews and developing new policies and guidelines.
  • Drafting various documents, including business cases, reports, and executive briefs.
  • Conducting research and analysis on program activities and milestones.
  • Exercising delegations in line with legislation and guidelines.
 To be suitable for the role you will have: 
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to engage diverse groups.
  • Strong organizational and workload management abilities.
  • Proven skills in mentoring and supporting team members.
  • Analytical and research capabilities with sound decision-making skills.
Knowledge Requirements
  • Comprehensive understanding of programs and services administered by the agency.
  • Knowledge of program and project management frameworks and policies.
  • Awareness of diversity, cultural sensitivities, and relevant legislation.
  • Familiarity with agency service models, privacy, ethics, and workplace health and safety protocols.
  • Proficiency with relevant business systems and tools.
Why Join Us? This role offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful programs, enhance your professional expertise, and be part of a supportive and innovative team environment.

If you suit the above criteria APPLY now 


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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