Project Manager Role

We are seeking a skilled project manager to lead our Co-Development Project for a new Transitional Accommodation Program.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within a social and/or community housing context.

• Manage delivery of the project plan to ensure project objectives, key milestones, and all required outcomes and contractual obligations are successfully achieved.
• Develop and manage delivery of the Project Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan to ensure alignment to the project plan, organizational values, and St. Pat's values.
• Manage project governance requirements, including supporting the Project Reference Group 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 organizations, 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 analyze 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.

• A value-based organization working towards ending homelessness.
• A growing organization with a fantastic culture.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900.
• Additional bonus leave at Christmas as well as paid leave on your birthday.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Shortlisting will commence as soon as possible.

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

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

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.