Project & Strategy Lead

Job Category: Community Services and Development,Program & Project Management

As our Project & Strategy Lead, you'll sit at the heart of high-impact initiatives—translating vision into clear plans, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution from start to finish. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on clarity, collaboration, and seeing ideas come to life.

Make a difference in your community every day

At Centacare, we believe that every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Imagine the joy of seeing the difference your work can make in telling the stories of our clients, your colleagues and our community. The joy in strengthening the Centacare brand and bringing our key partnerships to life. That's the joy and satisfaction you will achieve at Centacare.

Our Misson: Action for Impact

We are committed to helping each person we serve reach their fullest potential and experience a fulfilling life. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make an impact across our region and support the critical work of your colleagues and partners.

There are plenty of reasons to join us, but none compare to the unforgettable memories you'll make first hand.

Other benefits include:

· Tax-free salary packaging - up to $18,500 for general living and entertainment expenses increasing your take-home pay

· Professional development – we support our team with professional development opportunities

· Supportive team - working with a multidisciplinary team of passionate, supportive, and collaborative colleagues

· Relocation assistance – financial assistance towards your relocation costs (should you need to relocate)

Your Role

As the Project & Strategy Lead, you will ensure the successful delivery of key projects aligned with our Strategic Plan, embedding strong project and change management practices. You will also drive organisational change through clear communication and training, manage external partners to ensure high-quality outcomes, and work closely with operational teams to integrate project delivery and support organisation-wide impact.

Key accountabilities include:

• Develop, implement and maintain Centacare's project management framework, ensuring consistent application across all projects.
• Provide end to end oversight of all organisational projects, including management of project control and advisory groups, reporting and adherence to governance requirements.
• Develop, lead and manage change management initiatives, ensuring all projects are supported with appropriate communication plans, training and stakeholder engagement.
• Establish and monitor benefits realisation tracking, ensuring project outcomes are measures and reported against strategic goals.
• Identify and manage risks associated with project delivery, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to bring the following skills, qualities, and experience:

• Qualifications in project management or change management.
• Strong understanding of project management and governance frameworks and methodologies.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.
• Experience in leading organisational wide projects, integrating change management techniques.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and disciplines to achieve shared outcomes.
• Familiarity with benefits realisation frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
• Understanding of quality, risk and governance frameworks, and the ability to incorporate these principles into project planning, implementation and reporting.
• Strong systems thinking and analytical skills, with the proven ability to develop sustainable solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and embed change management practices, particularly in environments where communication, training and stakeholder alignment are critical to project success.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and create meaningful impact in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact us

Have questions before applying? Contact Meghann for a confidential discussion on 6762 9292 or email hr@centacarenenw.com.au

How to apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position.

This position will close at 4:00pm 22nd of August 2025however, interviews will be scheduled as applications are received so send in your application and you might be chatting with us sooner than you think

Don't miss this opportunity—submit your application today

At Centacare, we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all children and vulnerable adults. We foster a culture where safeguarding is a shared responsibility and is embedded in everything we do.

Centacare has clear standards of conduct in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. To uphold these standards, all individuals who will have direct and ongoing contact with children, young people, or adults-at-risk are required to undergo a Working with Children Check, National Criminal History Check and/or a National Disability Worker Screening Check and thorough background referencing.

We are fully committed to child safety and maintain a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of any kind.