We are seeking an exceptional Program Director to lead our enterprise wide ERP transformation, a strategic program that will shape the future of how BaptistCare works, serves customers and delivers on its purpose. This is a rare opportunity for a senior executive leader who thrives in complexity, inspires confidence across stakeholders, and is passionate about creating meaningful organisational change.  

Why Join BaptistCare? 

At BaptistCare, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the opportunity to contribute to work that genuinely improves lives while being part of a purpose led organisation guided by our values of Inclusivity, Accountability, Compassion and Teamwork (IACT).  

As Program Director, you will work alongside our Executive Leadership Team to deliver a transformation that will strengthen our ability to support communities for generations to come. You will have the opportunity to influence strategy at the highest level while leaving a lasting legacy across the organisation.  

About the Opportunity 

Working closely with the executive leadership team, you will hold single point accountability for delivering a large scale ERP transformation that modernises business processes, technology platforms and ways of working across Finance, People and Culture, Operations and other enterprise functions. You will lead the end to end program from strategy through to benefits realisation, ensuring successful delivery, strong governance, stakeholder alignment and sustainable business outcomes.  This position is a 24 month maximum term opportunity. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Leading the end to end ERP transformation strategy, delivery and value realisation.  

• Establishing and overseeing program governance, budgeting, resource planning and reporting frameworks.   

• Coordinate design, build, integration, data migration, testing, cutover and go-live activities. 

• Manage Systems Integrators, vendors and delivery partners. 

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through a complex, multi-year transformation. 

• Driving enterprise wide business transformation, process redesign and change leadership initiatives.   

• Providing executive oversight across technology delivery, data migration, integration and transition activities.   

• Building trusted relationships with executive leaders, implementation partners and key stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes. 

About You 

You are a highly accomplished transformation executive with a track record of leading complex enterprise programs from vision through to execution and benefits realisation. You bring a blend of strategic leadership, commercial acumen and operational excellence, coupled with an ability to unite diverse stakeholders behind a common goal.  

You will bring: 

• Extensive experience leading large scale ERP or enterprise transformation programs.  

• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence and engage senior leaders.  

• Deep expertise in governance, risk management, business process redesign and organisational change.  

• Experience managing large budgets, complex vendor relationships and multidisciplinary teams.  

• A strategic mindset balanced with a relentless focus on execution and outcomes.  

• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to lead confidently through ambiguity and complexity.  

Join Us 

This is a unique opportunity to lead a transformational program that will impact every part of BaptistCare and help shape the future of our organisation. 

If you are an influential executive leader who combines strategic vision with exceptional delivery capability and wants to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in communities across Australia, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply now and help us create a stronger future through communities of care.  

About Us: 

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. 

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. 

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

 Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice 

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical. 

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all. 

Recruitment agencies please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.