Project Manager, IT

Join our dynamic organisation dedicated to creating positive change and fostering meaningful connections through personalised support for individuals with disabilities.

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Director, IT & Digital Services, you will be a driving force behind projects across the organisation. You'll partner with various business stakeholders to address key challenges and deliver outcomes that create positive impact.

Benefits That Matter:

Level 6: $55.72 â $58.19 p/h + superannuation 12% (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010)

Hybrid Work Environment: Based in Dubbo, Orange or Bathurst

Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per year (pro-rata)

Enjoy a tax-free meal & entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)

Exclusive employee discounts for permanent staff members including automotive discounts, pharmacy discounts and fitness passport.

Be part of a culture that values diverse backgrounds and experiences

About us

Westhaven is and will continue to be the provider of choice for disability support services and accommodation across regional NSW. Westhaven provides client-centric, high quality programs and activities that provide whole of life support for people with disability, including offering houses that are homes, enabling choice and control and supporting clients to live life the way they choose.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, manage, and oversee project budgets, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within approved financial limits, and to the required standards.

Design and implement project strategies, processes, and contingency plans in consultation with key stakeholders and team members.

Proactively identify, engage, and manage relationships with stakeholders across multiple business areas to ensure project support and success.

Determine project resourcing needs, participate in recruitment when necessary, and oversee daily project activities.

Prepare and maintain regular project progress reports for both management and stakeholders.

Actively identify and mitigate risks, and effectively resolve project dependencies and conflicts between teams and departments.

Contribute to the development of new methodologies to improve project delivery and broader organizational outcomes.

Ensure all project activities comply with organizational policies, relevant legislation, and industry best practices. This includes providing advice on or contributing to policy amendments when required.

To be at the forefront of this opportunity you will have:

At least 2 years of experience as a Junior Project Manager or at least 5 years of industry experience at a management level.

Relevant tertiary education in a business-related discipline.

Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and lifecycle phases.

Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and management.

Excellent communication, with strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.

Advanced project management and organizational skills.

Experience with budgeting, resourcing, and financial management.

Knowledge of process re-engineering, business improvement, and change management principles. A Certificate in Project Management is highly regarded.

Essential requirements of the role include:

A current NSW Driver's licence

The ability to obtain and maintain a paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)

The ability to obtain and maintain a National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC)

We encourage diversity and inclusion

Westhaven is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability.

About applying:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter showcasing your abilities for this role.