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The Program Manager, Veterans SA, is accountable to the Director, Veterans SA, for the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of programs and initiatives aimed at supporting the veteran community.
This role involves leading and managing a wide variety of programs relating to the defence and veteran community including designing and delivering policy-informed initiatives and coordinating project activities, ensuring alignment with the Veterans SA Strategic Outlook, Action Plans and across-Government goals and objectives.
The Program Manager will apply initiative and extensive knowledge to ensure the successful implementation and management of Veterans SA’s programs and initiatives.
Special Conditions:
- Out-of-hours work will be required occasionally.
- A current Class C (car) driver’s licence is desirable.
- A flexible approach to taking annual leave is required.
- Intrastate and interstate travel may be required occasionally.
- Will be required to participate in the agency’s performance review processes.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Recent program or project management experience.
- Experience in community and stakeholder engagement strategies consistent with SAPS sovereign policies and/or IAP2 practices.
- Experience in planning high quality community engagement and communications material.
- Experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships including with communities with complex needs and competing priorities.
- Experience in planning written communication including speeches, media releases, social media and website content.
- Ability to work under limited direction.
- Ability to work under pressure to deliver by required deadlines, adapt to changing work requirements and embrace change.
Application Guidelines:
All applications must be submitted online via defencesa.com/careers.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, together with a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience giving consideration to the key selection criteria in the specific technical knowledge, experience and skills in the job and person specification. Applicants must submit a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
The South Australian Government is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups.
