Lead high-impact commissioning initiatives shaping long-term service delivery Strong whole-of-government and NGO stakeholder engagement exposure Strong whole-of-government and NGO stakeholder engagement exposure The role An experienced Principal Program Officer is required to support delivery of a transformational commissioning agenda within a complex human services environment. This role will lead the design, development and implementation of whole-of-government programs and initiatives aimed at strengthening service delivery in the domestic, family and sexual violence space. You will contribute to a multi-year investment approach, ensuring funding is directed toward high-impact, evidence-based services. The position sits within a commissioning division responsible for outsourced service delivery and significant procurement activity. Programs are delivered through external providers, requiring strong contract oversight, performance monitoring and partnership management. This is a role for a strategic thinker who can operate independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality advice in a fast-paced and evolving environment. What you’ll be doing Lead development, implementation and management of commissioned programs and projects Provide high-level program management advice on complex policy and legislative matters Manage procurement and outsourced human services delivery arrangements Develop and maintain productive partnerships across government, community organisations and industry Prepare complex written materials including Cabinet submissions, executive briefs, procurement documentation and correspondence Analyse data and information from multiple sources to provide strategic program advice Establish monitoring and review mechanisms to track program performance and outcomes About you: You are an experienced program delivery professional with strong commissioning, procurement and stakeholder engagement capability. You’ll bring: Demonstrated experience delivering complex programs within government or large organisations Strong procurement and contract management experience (grants and outsourced services highly regarded) Excellent written communication skills, including preparation of executive-level documentation Proven ability to work across government and non-government sectors Strong organisational capability and ability to manage multiple priorities An understanding of policy and service delivery issues relating to gendered violence and community services To apply To apply please email Dalton.Dalley@hudson.com quoting REF 248825 . Applications close ASAP . This role is being filled using a targeted recruitment process. It is open only to people who identify as an Aboriginal person or as a Torres Strait Islander person. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen. Casual Loading Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles. Consultant Dalton.Dalley@hudson.com Reference number: 248825 Profession:Policy & ProgramPolicy Policy & ProgramProject Support Company: Hudson Date posted: 3rd Mar, 2026
