Aspire 2.0 Project Manager

About Us

WA Primary Health Alliance is part of the Australian Government’s national Primary Health Network (PHN) program which aims to strengthen, improve, and connect the primary care system. As the operator of Western Australia’s three PHNs, our state-wide structure and strong partnerships allow us to deliver better health, together.

At the heart of our Vision and Mission is an ongoing commitment to working closely with GPs, health professionals, service providers, hospitals, government and the community to strengthen primary care state-wide. 

We are united in working towards a more connected and collaborative primary health care system to improve health equity and health outcomes for all Western Australians, particularly those at risk of poor health.

We are guided by our Strategic Plan 2023 – 2026. To find out more about us and what we do, please go to our website: https://www.wapha.org.au/about-us/

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive culture for all our staff, health providers, partners, and community members. The contribution and participation of people with diverse bodies, identities and experiences is crucial to the work we do and allows us to shape a health system that is fit for the future.

WA Primary Health Alliance acknowledges, and pays respect to, the Traditional Owners and Elders of this country. We recognise their diversity and the significant importance of their cultural heritage, values, beliefs, and self-determination in contributing to the positive health and wellbeing of the whole community. We also acknowledge and welcome all members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, aromantic and other rainbow (LGBTIQA+) communities and celebrate the extraordinary diversity of people’s bodies, identities, relationships, and experiences. 

We encourage applications from every background and ability, including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people, people from multicultural backgrounds and people with disability. 

The role 

The Aspire 2.0 Project Manager will play a key role in delivering the Aspire 2.0 Project for WAPHA ensuring it is a business led project with highly successful change management so that all business benefits can be realised. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Oracle Cloud Project Manager to lead the successful implementation of Aspire (Oracle Cloud solutions) within WAPHA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, extensive knowledge of Oracle Cloud Fusion products, and a proven track record of delivering complex IT projects on time and within budget. Organisation skills are critical to this role along with strong project management experience and be able to lead change directing the work of others. The role will also require ability to frequently develop resolutions to complex problems that require creativity in the development of new process & methods.

This role will be offered as an on-going position on a full-time basis and offers the flexibility to work from home and office.

Key tasks and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Aspire (Oracle Cloud Fusion solutions), including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Cloud Applications (SaaS), and Oracle Cloud Platform (PaaS).
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and project team members.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure timely and efficient project execution.
• Manage project budget, expenses, and financial forecasts to meet cost targets and maximize ROI and to realise business benefits.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, including internal staff, external vendors, and consultants, to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and status updates to communicate progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues through proactive risk management and problem-solving.
• Ensure compliance with WAPHA’s PMO framework, Prince 2 project management methodologies, best practices, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

About you

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following selection criteria:

Essential experience, skills, and education 

• Tertiary qualification in related field.
• Exceptional project management skills and demonstrated project management experience. across a variety of IT projects (ERP, bespoke applications, cloud SaaS applications). 
• Demonstrated leadership experience of cross functional teams.
• User centricity to lead a business-driven project with a technical delivery team.
• Problem-solving skills including an ability to identify and solve problems efficiently through critical thinking and analysis.
• Decision making skills including an ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Agile scrum delivery project management experience
• Project Management certifications – PMP or Prince 2
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills – both written and verbal
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Solid understanding of ERP systems, their functionalities, and how they integrate with various business processes. This includes knowledge of modules such as finance, human resources, supply chain, projects, budgeting, and planning.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing, software development lifecycle, and technical aptitude.

Desirable experience, skills, and education 

• Oracle Cloud Fusion product knowledge or demonstrated experience.
• Certifications - ADKAR Change Management, Agile Scrum 
• Change management experience
• Health sector knowledge and experience

Our Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement that combines remote work (3-4 days per week) with office presence in our modern Subiaco office (1-2 days per week).
• Commitment to employee development.
• Salary packaging - WAPHA's arrangement allows for a maximum of $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits per fringe benefit tax year.
• Competitive salary.
• Professional development allowance ($1k per year).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional paid parental leave.
• Gifted paid day off during Christmas shut down period.
• Annual $200 health and wellbeing reimbursement scheme.
• All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Study leave options available.
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years of continuous services (accessible on a pro-rata basis after 7 years).

To Apply

Please submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.

Your application should include your CV along with a cover letter. The cover letter should outline your interest in working for WAPHA and address the selection criteria as outlined in the job advertisement demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. 

Applications close Monday 8th April 2024.

WAPHA reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the advertised close date.

For further information please email ****@wapha.org.au. Please note that applications must be submitted via the link provided – applications received by email will not be accepted.