The role of Project Manager - Equity of Access is an 18-month fixed term role to lead the implementation of a large scale corporate project.
A key pillar of AFCAs 3 year strategy is Equity of Access.We want to ensure fairness and equity across all of AFCAs services so that every Australian can access the support they need. This program will involve a large scale cultural change program as we shift our attention to supporting our people to meet the diverse needs of the community we serve along with changing our processes and technology to ensure any barriers to access are removed.
This is a unique opportunity in AFCA suiting a Project Manager with experience in business transformation initiatives at an organisational wide level.
Typically in this role you will:
- Partner with the relevant internal stakeholders to plan define and implement project scope objectives timelines and deliverables in line with AFCA project management framework.
- Establish ongoing governance arrangements and structure including formal reporting arrangements on project progress.
- Develop project plan costing resource plans and relevant project documentation
- Undertake quality assurance activities.
- Be accountable for the management and delivery of key project milestones across the project team ensuring alignment with agreed scope and outcomes.
- Determine and manage project risk analysis and review risk mitigation plans regularly.
- Be accountable for the management of the project budget ensuring appropriate tracking and financial allocation.
- Project reporting / tracking (progress / financial)
- Develop and maintain robust reporting to relevant internal and external stakeholders ensuring current status and risks / issues are clearly defined and articulated.
Qualifications :
About You: To thrive in this role you should have:
- Project Management Expertise: Proven experience delivering complex projects or business improvement initiatives ideally in the financial services or government sectors.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align project delivery with broader organisational goals and quality standards.
- Financial Management Experience: Specifically benefit management/realisation and tracking business case development budgeting and forecasting
- Change Leadership: Experience supporting transformation and embedding new frameworks or technologies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence and engage across all levels.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with project tools and systems and confident in managing reporting documentation and quality assurance processes.
Additional Information :
Whats on offer
- BOSS Best Places to Work 2024 credited for its culture engagement and flexible working arrangements.
- Most Inclusive Workplace 2024 Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards.
- Employer of Choice Public Sector and NFP Australian HR Awards 2023
- Silver AWEI Accreditation 2025 Recognised for LGBTQ workplace inclusion.
- Accredited Family Friendly Workplace Supporting work-life balance and inclusivity.
- Hybrid working Flexible arrangements with state-of-the-art offices designed for collaboration and wellbeing.
- Inclusive leave options Flexible public holidays 20 weeks paid parental leave gender affirmation leave womens health leave and paid time off over Christmas.
- Financial benefits Not-for-profit salary packaging to boost take-home pay.
- Locations A team of over 1200 dedicated professionals based in modern Melbourne and Sydney CBD offices.
To apply
If youre ready to make a significant impact and lead projects to success we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that drives meaningful change.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time