Project Planning Manager

2 days ago


Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Comcare (Australian Government) Full time

Join our Business Improvement & Planning team as the Project Planning Manager, based in Keysborough. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), permanent position.

The Business Improvement and Planning (BIP) Team is a key business unit delivering organisational change across Haileybury. We are committed to driving innovation and excellence in education through continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.

Reporting to the Director, People and Business Planning, the Project Planning Manager is responsible for leading and managing the department and the associated business projects and initiatives to ensure Haileybury meets its business performance and strategic goals. This role demands a proactive leader who can oversee complex projects, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure the effective implementation of change initiatives.

About Haileybury

Haileybury's vision is to be recognised as a great world school. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional educational experience that fosters the growth of each student through leading teaching and learning programs, a wide array of opportunities, within a culture of high expectations, empowering students to excel.

Everything we do is centred around the Magenta Principles, striving for and achieving more than expected. Our Principles support and shape this in our daily work:

  • Every student matters every day
  • Every staff member matters every day
  • One inclusive community

Haileybury offers a flexible, diverse and inclusive workforce. We're focused on embracing change and celebrating and nurturing our people.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership and Project Management: Build and lead a high-performing team to manage and execute business projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation, timeline management, and risk mitigation.
  • Process Improvement and Benefit Tracking: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to implement process improvements, track business project benefits, and conduct post-implementation reviews for continuous improvement.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Budget Management: Engage with senior leadership and key stakeholders to secure support for initiatives while managing project budgets and ensuring cost-effective resource use.

About You

At Haileybury, we are seeking exceptional people. We are looking for a team player who brings the following skills and experience:

  • Proven experience in leading and managing business projects.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong planning and resource management abilities.
  • Proven budget management and financial oversight skills.
  • Effective risk management and mitigation experience.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply to join the team at Haileybury where we aim to create a supportive culture and learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth for our staff and students.

Why work for us?

  • Competitive salary, with further career development and opportunities
  • Ongoing professional and personal development
  • Excellent on-site facilities, grounds and working environment
  • Secondment opportunities and pathways to other Melbourne campuses, Haileybury Rendall School Darwin and Haileybury Senior School Tianjin
  • Supportive, hybrid and flexible work options
  • Employee leave benefits such as paid parental leave and additional personal leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Various financial benefits to employees through discount partnership programs and salary packaging options

Want to find out more?

To view the position description, please click on the attachment below. For all inquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team via peopleandculture@haileybury.com.au.

To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" button to be redirected to our online recruitment portal.

Please note that successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia, National Police Check and Working With Children Check.

Haileybury is committed to the protection and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere at all times to the school's Child Safety and Wellbeing policy, (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).

Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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