Head of Program Delivery - Government, NFP
COSBOA
Full-time, permanent
Canberra, 2601 or Sydney, 2000
The Organisation
COSBOA, the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia, is the leading Not for Profit peak body dedicated to the growth, innovation and competitiveness of small businesses. COSBOA is committed to creating a favourable environment for small enterprises to thrive and contribute to Australia's economy.
Working at COSBOA
COSBOA values its people, their contributions, and their diverse backgrounds, which helps them work smarter and achieve more.
They embrace new ideas and honest communication, value a positive work-life blend, and support each other to avoid burnout. They aim to create a productive, enjoyable, and authentic workplace.
The Role
As the Head of Program Delivery, you'll lead the success of key government-funded programs including Cyber Wardens, Small Business Peak, and the Future Female Entrepreneurs Program. Your role will focus on building strong partnerships and managing relationships with government and key stakeholders.
You will oversee a range of responsibilities, including managing major small business programs, budgeting, staffing, and collaborating with government and decision-makers. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic and impactful environment.
Duties
- Oversee project delivery with a focus on major government grant programs
- Manage multi-million-dollar budgets, working closely with partners to ensure financial compliance
- Build and maintain relationships with high-level stakeholders, including government officials and industry leaders
- Develop and implement risk management strategies
- Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive reporting of key milestones and KPIs
About you
Effective relationship management is key to success in this role. You'll also need to demonstrate competence, independence, and open communication within a small team.
Your experience will include:
- Extensive management of government grant programs and large project budget
- Experience working within a peak body or membership association
- Proven success in building high-level relationships across sectors
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influence skills
- Adaptability and problem-solving in dynamic environments
- Strong financial management and reporting skills
Application - If you're a people-focused leader ready to use your relationship-building skills to drive impactful change for Australia's small businesses, APPLY NOW or contact louise@reviserecruitment.com.au for more information. Applications will be reviewed when presented and interviews will take place shortly after.
Revise Recruitment embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
