IT Project Manager (Aged Care)

Number of Positions Available:

1

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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.  It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.  

About the Role:

We are currently seeking to appoint a Full Time (Permanent)- IT Project Manager (Aged Care) at THQ Redfern, NSW.  

Purpose of the Role:

The role of IT Project Manager is responsible for managing / coordinating the implementation of TSA Aged Care IT projects as required.

The role will be responsible for managing project end-to-end processes aligned with best practice project management methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be successful in this role if you can:

• Provide project leadership including Projects, Governance and People to ensure high performance and alignment to existing framework to deliver projects efficiently and effectively

• Manage the planning, execution, and closure of Aged Care IT projects, ensuring they align with strategic objectives.

• Project plans, methodology and change management practices are consistent and compliant with IT PMO and CAD requirements

• Project outcomes are delivered in line with key project parameters such as budget, time, and benefit realisations.

• Support Change Management activities

• Identify and build relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders for each project, managing expectations and providing regular and meaningful opportunities to provide both feedback and updates on project progress, critical staging points and outcomes.

• Effectively manage project-related risks and issues, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place

• Work closely with and monitor strategic relationships and vendor(s)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Project management experience in delivering cross functional projects across the full project life-cycle including developing business cases, managing stakeholder engagement, vendor management, working within a defined organisational framework and model, organisation change management, technical change management, managing budgetary and resourcing constraints and experience driving change and the ability to set direction

• Experience in managing technology projects including technology infrastructure & aged care applications.

• 5+ years of project management experience; aged care experience is highly desirable

Educational Skills Required:

• Desirable - Tertiary qualifications in Business Management or Project Management

• Mandatory - Professional project management qualifications / certification i.e. PMP, MSP, PRINCE2, Scrum, Agile, Lean Sigma

Why work for us
In return we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)

• Flexible working conditions

• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits

• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks

• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme

• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity

• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes

• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;

• Opportunity for career development;

• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

To apply, please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the position competencies.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration