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Project Manager

  • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • Full time
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About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell?

  • Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
  • Above award hourly rates
  • Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
  • Annual Leave loading
  • Career pathways, education and training opportunities
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
  • Enhanced Parental Leave options
  • Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
  • Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the role:
 
Based out of our head office in Melbourne, The purpose of the Project Manager is to oversee digital projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role is responsible for driving effective project governance, managing risks and resources, and building strong stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery, business readiness, and the realisation of project benefits.
 
In this role, you will:
 
  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of digital and applications projects, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, budget, quality standards, and agreed KPIs.
  • Apply robust project governance, including management of scope, risks, issues, resources, schedules, financials, and change control processes.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and project teams to drive engagement, alignment, and successful delivery outcomes.
  • Track, report, and communicate project performance while ensuring business readiness, smooth implementation, and the realisation of intended benefits.
 
About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you have:
 
  • Demonstrated experience delivering end‑to‑end digital or applications projects within structured project management frameworks
  • Strong capability in project governance, including scope, risk, issue, financial, and change management
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within tight timeframes and budget constraints
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse teams and vendors
  • Proficiency in project management tools and systems (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Confluence) with strong reporting and documentation skill
  • Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

  • A current Working With Children & Vulnerable People card
  • Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
  • Australian working rights
  • Ability to pass a national police clearance
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
 
You can find a copy of the Position Description here:  Project Manager - June 2026.pdf
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
 
You can access the position description here: ATTACH POSITION DESCRIPTION

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org 

We look forward to hearing from you!

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