Project Manager - Dining Experience (Non IT role) - We are seeking a collaborative, energetic, experienced Project Manager

• Full time, fixed term contract until the end of June 2025 with the potential to extend
• Play a key role in strengthening the quality and sustainability of Seniors Services provided by Uniting
• Competitive base salary plus NFP salary packaging benefits - flexible work arrangements in place
• Flexible work arrangements in place through a hybrid work model. Sydney CBD as a base location – which is close to all public transport

About the opportunity:

Join our team to play a vital role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of project activities within the Aged Care Quality Reforms Program at Uniting. This entails careful consideration of resources, timelines, budgets and scope requirements.

As part of this role, you'll collaborate closely with the Reforms Lead, Change Manager and IT Project Manager, to implement the changes related to teh food and dining experience across the Uniting Senior Services Directorate.

Join a dynamic, high performing team that runs across the delivery of customer, clinical and commercial growth initiatives - if you're passionate about driving impactful change and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

What you'll be doing in this role:

As the Project Manager, you will:

• Work with the Reforms Lead to translate Aged Care Quality Reforms into business requirements.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, working collaboratively with the Change Manager and IT Project Manager.
• Lead project streams within the Aged Care Quality Reforms Program to ensure efficient delivery meeting business requirements.
• Support project team members to ensure high-quality outputs and facilitate project implementation activities.
• Identify and escalate issues, manage changes to project scope, and foster effective team relationships across the organisation.

Who we're looking for:

You will have Tertiary/Bachelor qualification in a relevant business field or equivalent experience. 

• Project Manager with 5+ years’ experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills for navigating complex organisations and managing through influence.
• Skilled at influencing others to gain support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.
• Proven ability to create and manage project schedules, plans, budgets, and progress reports.
• Proficiency in project management applications.
• Experience coordinating and delivering projects in complex environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Capability to seamlessly integrate into ongoing programs or projects and ensure continued delivery.
• You will be comfortable dealing with ambiguity and thrive on delivering successful outcomes. You have outstanding verbal and written skills, are an exceptional team player that will roll up their sleeves and pitch in with a high level of energy and enthusiasm!

Even better:

• Experience working in the Aged Care sector.
• Qualifications in Project Management e.g., PRINCE2, Scrum Master, Agile certifications.
• Experience working in Change Management.
• Qualifications in best practice change management methodologies e.g., PROSCI.

Benefits of working at Uniting.

A position description is attached.                                                                           

In addition to your CV, a cover letter detailing why you are attracted to this role would be greatly appreciated.  Applications are reviewed upon receipt. Please apply today.                                

For all questions, including salary range please contact Bless Panis via email at [email protected], using the subject line: Project Manager - Dining Experience enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.