APS6 Program Coordinator

About the role

HOBAN Recruitment is recruiting, on behalf of a Federal Government agency, an experienced APS6 Program Coordinator based in a client office in Sydney or Canberra. The role sits within a team focused on improving access to disability services and outcomes for First Nations peoples through strategic projects, policy initiatives, stakeholder engagement and culturally safe practices. It is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an ASAP start date.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the delivery of complex projects, policy initiatives, communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Prepare briefs, reports, submissions, executive correspondence and governance papers.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including First Nations communities.
• Support co-design approaches and culturally safe engagement practices.
• Develop communications, learning materials and training resources to strengthen cultural capability.
• Analyse evidence, data and stakeholder insights to support policy development and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve access and outcomes for NDIS participants.
• Contribute to governance, risk management and program planning activities.

Required profile

• Experience in program coordination, policy development or project delivery within government or a similarly complex environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working with First Nations stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write high-quality briefs, reports and executive-level documents.
• Sound understanding of governance, risk management and government processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Australian citizenship is required for this Federal Government role.

Required skills

• Knowledge of disability policy, service delivery or the NDIS is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, using evidence and data to inform decisions.

What we offer

• Pay of $60.26 per hour including casual loading (advertised $60-$61 per hour).
• 12% superannuation.
• Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-agency projects, and to nationally significant programs.