Project Manager

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Co-Development Project for a new and innovative Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) Transitional Accommodation Program.

Who are St Pats?

St Patrick's Community Support Centre Limited (or St Pat's as it is affectionately known) is an award-winning not-for-profit homelessness support service and community housing provider. We have been working side-by-side with vulnerable people in the South Metropolitan region of Perth for more than 50 years. Our mission is to end homelessness in our community.

To achieve our mission, we work in partnership with government and human services agencies, businesses, and the broader community to provide a range of high-quality services delivered to break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage. These include housing, health and dental care, crisis intervention and emergency relief, social inclusion, and specialist support services.

Our collaborative integrated and person-centred approach allows us to be there for people at every stage of their journey out of homelessness.

The role will manage the Co-Development Project for a new Transitional Accommodation Program, acting as the first point of contact for all stakeholders in relation to project scope, scheduling, project governance, activity completion, progress reporting and contract requirements, ensuring project outcomes, timetable and budget are successfully achieved.

• Manage delivery of the project plan to ensure project objectives, key milestones and all required outcomes and contractual obligations and project governance are successfully achieved
• Develop and manage delivery of the Project Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan to ensure alignment to the project plan, the partnership values and St Pat's values
• Manage project governance requirements, including supporting the Project Reference Group (PRG) as needed and in consultation with the Director Housing and PRG Secretariat
• Manage and oversee the project timetable with all project partners to ensure phased activities are achieved and all stakeholders have a clearly defined pathway to project completion
• Prepare and present project reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure compliance with the project plan and achievement of any other milestones in third-party sub-contracts
• Develop and manage contractual reporting systems and structures to ensure project oversight, deliver management reporting and ensure contractual obligations and project outcomes are met
• Provide guidance and support to seconded staff in the achievement of project milestones and other operational activities

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within a social and/or community housing context
• Project or contract management – Demonstrated experience in the management of community housing or homelessness projects or services, including contract or project management, project governance, program monitoring and evaluation
• Staff management – Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively within a team and providing staff guidance/supervision and coaching in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative and person-centered operating environment
• Stakeholder engagement and management – Demonstrated experience in managing collaborative and productive working relationships across a range of stakeholder groups including Government, non-government organisations, service partners and consultants
• Budget Management and Reporting - Demonstrated experience in developing and managing budgets and undertaking financial and performance reporting
• Communication Skills – Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work with people and stakeholders from different and diverse backgrounds and life experiences
• Problem Solving - Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder relationships and proactively identify and implement solutions to project issues
• Analytical Skills – Experience with reviewing and using data to analyse trends, effectively plan, mitigate risk and undertake reporting
• Writing Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills including report writing and presentation experience
• Cultural awareness – Demonstrated awareness, understanding and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures and of the issues affecting these communities, particularly in relation to housing, homelessness and access to services.

• Value based organisation working towards ending homelessness
• Growing organisation with a fantastic culture
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Additional Bonus leave at Christmas as well as paid leave day on your birthday
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

We encourage applicants to demonstrate capability by providing evidence of how you meet the Criteria in your Cover Letter, attaching your CV with references. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Shortlisting will commence as soon as possible, so if you want to work for an organisation making positive changes to the community APPLY TODAY

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years\' experience do you have as a project manager?
• How many years of project management experience do you have?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Community Services & Development 101-1,000 employees

St Pat's is a not-for-profit organisation which provides community housing and specialist support services for people facing homelessness. We have been working side-by-side with vulnerable people in the south metropolitan region of Perth for 50 years. Our targeted services are aimed at people aged 16 and over, including couples and families, who are experiencing rough sleeping or significant disadvantage. To achieve our mission to end chronic homelessness we work in partnership with government and human services agencies, businesses, and the broader community, to provide a range of high-quality services delivered to break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage.

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