Project Manager

At Southern Cross Care (WA) we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care (WA) is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care (WA) an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

This role provides professional project management in leading the Roster to Payroll process improvement project.

Establishing project structures and applying contemporary project management methodologies to ensure the delivery of the Roster to Payroll process project on time, to its objectives and within budget.

This position is a contract role for 6 months and located at our central office in Rivervale which offers flexibility to work from home 1 or 2 days per week.

We’ll also be asking you to:

• To lead the implementation of the Roster to payroll improvement project by applying contemporary and appropriate project management methodologies.
• To develop clear project Management Plan, establishing Project Steering Committee and working teams and implementing clear project reporting of progress, budget, issues and risks.
• Establish and facilitate regular project delivery working groups with key project stakeholders to deliver key activities and milestones as required.
• Co-ordinate and manage the engagement of project contractors, suppliers and other third parties, ensuring the timely delivery of project deliverables, within approved budgets.
• Develop and maintain a project risk register, escalating risks as they are identified and introduce risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of project plans, finances and performance to budget.
• Assist in the implementation of comprehensive Change Management processes to ensure the success of project, including process redesign, communication and end user training.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need:

• At least 5 years’ experience and proficiency in managing transformational projects and leading project team in their successful delivery of project objectives.
• Experienced in efficiently apply project management methodologies (Prince2 / PMI).
• Proven experience in leading large scale project implementations, preferably HRMIS/Workforce management software projects
• Ability to build productive relationships with key stakeholders and provide guidance and leadership to project working groups, dealing with conflict resolution and escalations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to produce comprehensive and accurate project documentation. Highly skilled and experienced in preparing reports, presentations and updates
• Exposure to work planning and cost evaluation, tracking and record keeping concepts.

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care (WA), we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment.

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
• Immunisation record (Flu & COVID19)
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
• Qualifications

About us:

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care (WA) is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group.

Southern Cross Care (WA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Anthony Pradarelli on 1300669189, quoting Ref No. 1160625.