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Program Manager
Woodford Youth Detention Centre; Youth Detention Operations; Youth Justice; Brisbane City
Play a key role in delivering the program establishing and operationalising the new Woodford Youth Detention Centre.
The Program Manager provides operational oversight and coordination across a complex, non-ICT program of organisational, cultural and operational initiatives. Working closely with the Program Director and workstream leads, the role manages integrated scheduling, governance, reporting, RAID management and interdependencies across multiple streams to support operational readiness of the centre.
The role also contributes to identifying improvements and delivery approaches that may support broader operational outcomes across the youth detention network.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/692797/26 |
| Closing date | 06-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 Months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Amelia Wyndham |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3097 7626 Access the National Relay Service |
Play a key role in delivering the program establishing and operationalising the new Woodford Youth Detention Centre. This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant and complex program of work supporting the successful readiness and operation of a new centre.
The Program Manager is responsible for providing operational management and delivery oversight across a complex, non-ICT program encompassing organisational, workforce, operational and cultural initiatives. Working closely with the Program Director, the role ensures initiatives are effectively planned, coordinated, monitored and delivered to support successful operational readiness of the centre.
The role maintains oversight of integrated scheduling, interdependencies, RAID management, governance and reporting across approximately 25 concurrent initiatives. Working across multiple workstreams, the Program Manager identifies and manages delivery risks, sequencing issues and operational challenges, ensuring delivery activities remain aligned and on track.
The Program Manager provides specialist, evidence-based advice relating to program delivery, operational readiness, risks, governance and delivery confidence. This advice supports senior leaders and governance forums to make informed decisions based on practical delivery considerations, timing and implementation impacts.
Operating within a dynamic and evolving environment, the role applies strong program management capability, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to maintain program discipline and momentum. The role also supports continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen governance, integration and delivery approaches that may inform future initiatives and operational improvements across the broader youth detention network.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a high-profile program and contribute directly to establishing a new operational environment, workforce culture and coordinated ways of working.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/692797/26
Closing Date: Monday, 6th July 2026
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