Project Management Office Lead

Project Management Office Lead - Aged Care

• Full Time Position l Malvern Location l Hybrid
• Supportive Team Environment
• Generous Not-for-profit Salary Packaging

Join us as PMO Lead and help shape the successful delivery of strategic initiatives during an exciting time of system transformation. In this key role, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, making sure they align with our transformation goals and business priorities, while building strong connections and collaboration across the organisation.

With a focus on meaningful, data-driven decision-making, you'll create and maintain governance frameworks, performance measures, and reporting tools that keep everyone informed and moving in the same direction. You'll work alongside passionate teams, champion change, embed agile and best-practice approaches, and ensure we meet the highest standards.

We're looking for someone who can lead with confidence, empathy, and vision—someone who inspires others, influences positive change, and delivers results that set us up for long-term success. If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to welcome you aboard.

If you are a Champion in agile practices, engaging stakeholders with ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement to achieve lasting organizational success, we would love to hear from you

What you bring:

• With over 5 years of leadership under your belt, you know how to rally a team, navigate challenges, and turn big ideas into winning results.
• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Possess recognised certifications such as PMP, PMI, CSM, PRINCE2, or ITIL.
• Demonstrated success in leading projects across diverse disciplines, with a strong grasp of project management tools and practices.
• Confidently produce insightful portfolio reports and streamline reporting through automation tools like Power BI and Excel.
• Solid understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, knowing when to apply each.
• Ensure projects are delivered effectively, on time, and in line with business goals, while offering guidance and support to project teams.
• Excellent communicator with proven ability to engage stakeholders and inspire teams.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning by mentoring and developing project management talent.

Desirable:

• Aged care experience with strong leadership to motivate and guide teams.
• Experience with PPM tools like Adaptive Work (Clarizen) and a focus on solving problems.
• Excellent communication to engage stakeholders and deliver results.

What we offer:

• Empowering Workplace: Flexibility Meets Purpose with our Hybrid model encouraging work life balance
• Generous Not-for-profit Salary Packaging
• Employee benefits: wellness programs and lifestyle discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and welcoming environment where you can make a real difference

About us:

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organization that has been supporting Victorians for more than. 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organization that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organization with a diverse workforce of more than 3,500 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

To apply:

Click apply and submit your CV and Cover letter addressing the "what you bring section". Successful candidate will have to have sufficient work rights in Australia and provide/undergo a satisfactory Police Check

Application closing date: 22-Aug-25