Project Manager
Job Summary
Make a meaningful difference withus
Werelooking for someone who wantsadd value to thecommunitythrough their work.
Join a collaborative purpose-driven team where your projects change lives.As a Project Manager with UnitingCareyoullhelpdeliver meaningful health and community infrastructure thatsupportsQueenslanders every day.
This is a rolein our establishedProjectDeliveryteam supporting an expanding portfolio of workacrossBlueCare UnitingCare Community and UnitingCare Queensland.Itsa great opportunityfor someone with a solid foundation in project management who is ready to take ownership ofprojectsand continue building their experience in a supportive environment.
As an owner-operator how we connect with our customers and stakeholders is critical to this roleyoullwork closely with operational teams cliniciansstaffand partners to understand their needs and translate them into practical well-delivered project outcomes.
Reporting to theGeneral Manageryoullmanage aportfolio of minortomedium-scale capital projects fromconcept throughto completion.Youllbe trusted to run your own projects while still having the backing of an experienced team around you.Your focus will beon safe high-quality delivery on timeand withinbudget.
Please notethis position isFull Time Permanent.Flexibility is important to us and we know it is to you too - this role supports hybrid working by agreement.
Your part in our UnitingCare team:
Manage the delivery of capital projects including refurbishments assetrenewalsand green-field developments.
Engage closely with customers and stakeholders to understand needs and ensure projects deliver practical fit-for-purpose outcomes
Apply project management fundamentals across governance time cost scope qualityreportingand benefits realisation
Build strong trusted relationships with stakeholders to support smooth delivery
Identifyand manage risksissuesand interdependencies escalating when needed
Provide clear practical advice to support decision-making and problem-solving
Monitor and report on key project performance metrics
Live the values and contributeto a positive team cultureand support broader portfolio outcomes
What makes a difference for us
Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or may includeaNationally Coordinated Police Check Right to Work in Australia
Tertiary qualification in property construction management or related field.
Project management competency certification (e.g. PMP AIPM).
Experience delivering minor to medium capital works projects end-to-end.
Advanced computer skills andproficiencyin Microsoft Office; familiarity with Power BI and MS Project.
Strong stakeholder engagementcommunicationand problem-solving skills.
Understanding of health and safety legislation and commitment to best practice safety culture.
Excellent organisational skills able to manage competing priorities and deliver on time and budget.
Ability to work within a team environment and manage stakeholder expectations
Demonstrated self-discipline through managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes on time and within budget
What makes a difference for you
The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example for more than 100 years. Joining our team youll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. Were a proud not-for-profit with more than 16500 staff and 9000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare Lifeline ARRCS The Wesley Hospital Buderim Private Hospital St Stephens Hospital and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Access to salary packaging meal and entertainment benefits- up to $15900 per year tax free as well as up to $2650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via theSalaryPackagingExplained link
A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers including everyday expenses holidays health insurance annual awards celebration wellbeing and employee assistance programs
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave available after 6 months service in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year Diwali Ramadan NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself grow and make a meaningful difference
A positive and inclusive team based on respect shared standards strong values and a commitment to serving others
Child safe Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe Child Friendly organisation and will:
provide welcoming safe and nurturing services for children
implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare diversity is at the core of our who we are our mission and our are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex race culture sexual orientation disability or gender our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children young people and the elderly safe from harm within our services workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children young people adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
UnitingCare provides aged care, disability support, crisis support and health care across Queensland through a range of services. Learn more about what we do.