CareerPlan

Program Manager, National Programs

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11

Core

Policy development and program management for the department's blood and pharmaceutical portfolios, including leading engagement with key sector stakeholders and representing the department in interjurisdictional policy forums.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Public Policy & Health Systems)

Builds

Strategic plans, policy frameworks, and service delivery models for blood and pharmaceutical programs.

Domain

Public Health / Government Policy / Pharmaceuticals

Required skills

Program management, policy development, intergovernmental relations, strategic planning, financial and risk management, stakeholder engagement, multi-disciplinary team leadership.

Preferred skills

Health policy expertise, knowledge of ministerial/cabinet/executive functions, experience in complex service systems.

Responsibilities

Manage delivery of programs and develop service delivery models; lead implementation and oversight of key priority projects; develop policy frameworks based on organizational priorities; monitor policy gaps, trends, and issues.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight