Strategy Program Manager

• Ongoing Full Time
• Clerk Grade 11/12
• Package up to $202,166 pa. Package includes salary range ($154,231 pa to $178,369 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Located in Greenacre with hybrid working

About the role:      

In this role you will manage and support the development and delivery of FRNSW’s strategic planning, reporting and execution of strategic projects and initiatives, by providing expert advice, governance, portfolio, program, project and change management leadership, to deliver strategic outcomes and strengthen organisational capability

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development, monitoring and execution of organisational strategy.
• Managing enterprise strategic reporting, performance monitoring and executive insights.
• Driving delivery of strategic initiatives, reform programs and organisational change.
• Leading and continuously improving FRNSW's portfolio, program, project and change management frameworks.
• Providing expert coaching, advice and facilitation to managers and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Building strong executive and stakeholder relationships to support strategic decision-making.
• Managing resources, budgets and team performance to achieve business outcomes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and technology that enhance project and program delivery maturity.

About You

You are a strategic thinker with a strong track record of leading complex programs in dynamic environments.

You bring:

• Experience in strategy development and execution.
• Extensive program, project and change management expertise.
• Strong executive stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Experience establishing or improving enterprise governance, portfolio management or delivery frameworks.
• Strong analytical and reporting capability, including translating complex information into meaningful insights.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and developing organisational capability.
• The ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining focus on strategic outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in management, business, strategy, project management or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelly McFadyen, Executive Director Operational and Strategic Capability on 0487063***

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at ***********@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. We recommend attaching PDF documents.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

Question 1

Describe a significant strategic initiative or reform program you have led from development through to implementation. What was the strategic objective, how did you engage senior stakeholders, and what measurable outcomes or benefits were achieved? Maximum 500 words.

Question 2

Provide an example of when you established, improved or embedded a portfolio, program, project or change management framework across an organisation. How did you influence adoption, manage resistance, and ensure the framework delivered tangible business value? Maximum 500 words.

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close: 11.55pm Sunday 16 August 2026

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.