• Become part of our family and make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
• Temporary full-time role until end of 2024
• Flexible location

As we celebrate our Centenary, it’s an exciting time to be joining our family.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager, Learning for Life Model Project. Reporting to the National Manager, Policy, Practice and Analytics, and working with a dedicated and passionate team, you will lead the implementation of the project methodology, create a vision and build a collaborative culture to achieve project objectives. This will include monitoring the progress and achievement of activity milestones across the life of the project and reporting to key stakeholders.

A day in the life of a Project Manager, Learning for Life Model Project might look like this, but every day will be different. Primarily, you will be responsible for:

• Understand the strategic and operational objectives for the Project as defined by the review requirements and the Project Steering Committee and ensure that decisions are continually assessed against these objectives
• Coordinate the creation of a roadmap to build the required frameworks, forecasts, plans, reporting, processes, governance, tools and resources
• Undertake day-to-day planning and management of the project management tasks within the established scope, while simultaneously planning for future requirements
• Organise and participate in project Steering Committee and working group team meetings as defined by the project framework and roadmap
• Work within established governance structures of The Smith Family to provide project monitoring, risk management and decision-making, ensuring all relevant internal and external stakeholders are appropriately involved and engaged
• Ensure regular and effective internal communication is provided to all team members at The Smith Family in relation to the project. This will also include development and implementation of a change management plan in consultation and collaboration with functional areas

Our successful candidate will bring the following:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years project management for complex projects across multiple functions and/or whole of organisation
• Extensive experience in project planning, information gathering and reporting, and forecasting
• Experience in supporting programs of work from inception to implementation to achieve transformational/behavioural change
• Advances project and change management skills

About our culture

The Smith Family has team members at the heart of its values and operations. We nurture a supportive and inclusive culture that enables people to achieve personal and professional goals, through collaboration and innovation. With a proven work-life balance, wellbeing and health are our top priorities. You’ll also enjoy other benefits, such as tax concessions, flexible working arrangements, and a purpose-driven culture.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you. You may view the position description attached.

For any other information, please contact Christine Hunt, National Manager, Policy, Practice and Analytics at [email protected] using the subject line: Project Manager - Learning for Life Model Project - Flexible location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

The Smith Family is obligated to comply with Federal, State and Territory Government Rules and Health Orders. For roles that fall under Health Orders, to be eligible applicants will either need to provide proof of Vaccination or a Medical exemption.

A position description is attached.