Program Coordinator-Canberra or Melbourne Skip to content
Community Development (Community Services & Development)
Full-time, fixed term for one year, subject to extension
Location: Canberra or Melbourne
About The Social Policy Group The Social Policy Group (SPG) is a national body with specialist expertise in social policy, social and community cohesion, population diversity, gender equality, access and equity, community participation and inclusion, systems' responsiveness, community outreach and engagement, and digital and multilingual communications. SPG is an umbrella organisation for a number of national bodies and initiatives, including Harmony Alliance: Migrant and Refugee Women for Change, Migration Council Australia, Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership, Centre of Digital Wellbeing, and Judicial Council on Cultural Diversity, among others.
About the position The successful applicant will be required to coordinate implementation of projects across SPG teams and support the delivery of a number of programs with a focus on improving access to services and information for migrant and refugee communities. The program coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the programs are delivered within agreed upon timeframes, engagement with delivery partners and the day-to-day implementation of the program activities.
Primary Responsibilities Managing a variety of projects with a focus on improving access to services and information for migrant and refugee communities.Monitoring and reporting on program progress as well as escalating risks and issues where required.Liaising with and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, including policy, project or operational issues and action items responding to stakeholder needs and managing expectations.Carrying out other duties in this regard as requested by the supervisor.The mix of activities in this role varies in accordance with work priorities and can shift from week to week. Flexibility, versatility and resourcefulness are essential in our small team.
Key selection criteria 3+ years of experience in agile project management, refining requirements to ensure activities are delivered within agreed time and quality expectations.2+ years of experience in planning, managing, and executing government programs and projects. Ability to tailor communication to the intended audience through strong written and verbal communication skills.Prior experience with stakeholder engagement and management.Experience in working in a complex and dynamic environment that is focused on quality outcomes. High levels of organisation and ability to handle multiple tasks, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.Self-motivation and ability to deal with a high level of responsibility.Adaptability and the ability to work collaboratively and independently within a small team.Understanding of, and commitment to social issues, including the issues of migrants and refugees.Experience working in the not-for-profit sector.Knowledge of government and public policy processes.How to apply Please email applications (brief response to the selection criteria and resume, including the details of two referees, no more than five pages in total) to with the subject line "Program Coordinator".
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