Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Hume
Reference: 864
The Program Manager, Land and Built Environment will lead the delivery of high-quality strategic programs, projects and services, ensuring high quality outcomes in the Land and Built Environment Programs team.
The purpose of this role is to lead service excellence in delivering the effective and efficient provision of public land governance and administration services, environmental and land use information and advice and actions to support a high performing culture.
The Program Manager will be an active member of the Land and Built Environment Programs Branch leadership team, contributing to the delivery of group and departmental priorities, and to building an inclusive and high performing workforce that is customer focused, collaborative, professional and engaged.
The Region is committed to developing and promoting an organisation that is flexible, agile and innovative. They give staff the tools, development opportunities and responsibility to deliver to high standards and continually improve. The department cares for the safety and wellbeing of its employees, supports work life balance and champions diversity.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available until 31 December 2026. The work location for this position is within Hume Region with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 4 January 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.