Assistant Program Manager - NV1

Talent Mode is partnering with a leading Defence consultancy to identify an experienced Assistant Program Manager to support the delivery of complex programs and business initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised professional with experience in program support, governance, risk management and stakeholder coordination. You will work across a range of activities supporting program delivery, compliance requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Permanent Preferred Max Circa $230k package

Contract considered

NV1 Clearance or Higher

Canberra based Potential hybrid work

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and design of Defence program frameworks, processes and delivery plans.
• Assist with program management activities, administration and coordination.
• Develop and maintain schedules, milestones and action registers.
• Conduct process mapping and support business improvement initiatives.
• Assist with program evaluation and performance reporting.
• Support compliance, governance, fraud control and assurance activities.
• Undertake risk identification, assessment and mitigation planning.
• Prepare high-quality documentation, reports, briefs and presentations.
• Coordinate stakeholder inputs and maintain accurate program records.
• Monitor progress and support achievement of program objectives.

Essential Experience

• Experience supporting complex programs, projects or business operations.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Experience preparing reports, documentation and executive-level correspondence.
• Understanding of compliance, governance, fraud or risk management frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.