• Location: National Support Office/Hybrid
• Employment Type: FP - Full Time Permanent
• Department: Planning & Performance
• Salary: $100,000 plus super and salary packaging

About the opportunity

This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while utilising your exceptional project and stakeholder management skills.

OzChild is a leading child welfare organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, young people and families, and is a leading provider of evidence-based and evidence-informed programs and services in Australia – striving to see that every child and young person is given the chance to shine.

Over the last seven years OzChild’s project office has transformed the way the organisation approaches projects and ways of collaboratively working together, and now due to internal movement, we are looking for a new person to continue elevating our project office.

The Role

As the Manager, Project Office, you will play a pivotal role in our Planning and Performance team, reporting to the Senior Manager Planning and Performance. This position is focused on enhancing efficiency and accountability through effective project management.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with senior leaders and managers to drive project efficiency and success.
• Utilise proven project management methodologies to ensure positive outcomes.
• Manage multiple key projects simultaneously, ensuring they align with organisational goals.
• Provide guidance and support to project leaders to keep projects on the right track.
• Influence, coach, and lead project teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Chair project meetings, facilitating productive discussions and decision-making.
• Apply problem-solving and design thinking to overcome project challenges.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a forward-thinking individual with a natural intuition for effective project management. The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Change management skills to drive transformational initiatives.
• Proven project management experience, demonstrating the ability to deliver successful outcomes.
• A deep passion for the work we do in support of vulnerable children and families.
• High proficiency in Microsoft suite applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Planner.
• Strong relationship-building skills and effective communication abilities.

What we offer you:

• Permanent Full Time position - National Role
• Flexible hybrid office/working from home environment
• Be part of the team responsible for driving the strategic plan
• NFP salary packaging $15,900 plus $2650 meals & entertainment
• Ex gratia days at Easter and Christmas
• Ongoing internal and external training and development

You’ll do important work with one of Australia’s most impactful child welfare organisations, and with our world-class culture and great team, we guarantee you’ll have fun along the way!

For more information or to discuss the role in detail please call Liz Abdilla / Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0499 655 939 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Project Office Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

(For all recruitment agencies this is being handled internally - we do not require assistance thanks)

How to apply:

You can apply for the role today by clicking the APPLY NOW button and sending through your CV and cover letter addressing why you would be a perfect fit for this role.

Interviews are being held immediately so do not delay in applying, you could miss a wonderful opportunity!

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC for VIC.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.

A position description is attached.