Project Manager

About the role

Join us and deliver projects that matter. Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, you will play a key role in leading the successful delivery of strategic projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working within the SJGHC Project Governance Framework, you will manage project lifecycles from initiation through to closure, while partnering with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation, including executives, clinicians, and external vendors.

This role requires a proactive and commercially minded project professional who can effectively manage project governance, financial performance, risk and change management, procurement activities, and vendor relationships. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining key project documentation, facilitating governance and steering committee meetings, and driving collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable business outcomes.

The role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 38 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

• Manage project planning and execution, including scheduling, resource allocation, prioritisation, and delivery coordination.

• Oversee project financials, tracking budgets, forecasts, actuals, and reporting on performance.

• Build and lead high-performing project teams, providing coaching, mentoring, and direction to achieve project goals.

• Engage and influence stakeholders, fostering strong relationships to drive successful project outcomes.

• Manage project risks, issues, and scope changes, ensuring effective governance and informed decision-making.

• Prepare and present project reports, supporting governance forums and keeping stakeholders informed of progress.

• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners to ensure the right resources, capabilities, and support are in place for success.

Your skills and experience

To thrive in this role, you'll be a passionate and experienced Project Manager with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects in dynamic environments. Backed by a relevant tertiary qualification and PRINCE2 (or equivalent) certification, you will be confident leading cross-functional teams, navigating competing priorities, and turning strategic objectives into tangible outcomes.

Equally important is your ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. A strong communicator with a commercial mindset, you’ll bring exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement, and the confidence to drive projects forward while keeping teams aligned, engaged, and focused on success.

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes a proactive approach to achieving results. Experience within the healthcare sector will be highly regarded, as will your ability to work effectively with diverse teams and contribute positively to a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

All applicants are requested to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

We can offer you

• Salary: $128,800 to $143,100, plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent Full-Time role, working 38 hours a week.

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, and a healthy work-life balance, including up to 40% work from home.

• The opportunity to play a significant role within a dynamic, fast-paced team delivering meaningful outcomes.

• Extensive exposure to senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation, including both clinical and non-clinical teams at group and divisional levels.

• A high degree of autonomy in your role, balanced with strong support through peer collaboration and regular engagement with your manager.

• Direct access to key decision-makers and stakeholders, enabling you to influence outcomes and drive strategic initiatives.

• Modern CBD office location, conveniently situated close to bus and train stations.

• End-of-trip facilities including secure bike storage and showers.

• Generous 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave.

For enquiries, contact Wayne Dyer, Portfolio Manager, on 0409 993 546

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.