• 15-month max term full-time role | Based in Sydney (NSW), Melbourne (VIC) or Adelaide (SA)
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements to support how you work best (min. 2 days in office)
• Lead end-to-end system transformation initiatives across housing and community services

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, management and delivery of technology and system-related projects across BaptistCare. This role sits within our Information and Digital Team and plays a key role in consolidating systems, strengthening project controls and improving the reliability, consistency and sustainability of service delivery platforms.

You will be responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of system selection and consolidation projects, including requirements gathering for housing systems and community services client management systems. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will apply PMBOK-aligned disciplines to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, with clear governance, risks, dependencies and benefits understood and actively managed.

This role requires a strong ability to engage, influence and guide stakeholders through structured project delivery and controlled change, ensuring successful adoption of consolidated systems and processes while adhering to enterprise governance frameworks.

About you:

• Relevant qualifications in IT, Project Management or a related discipline, ideally with PMI certification and strong practical knowledge of PMBOK principles, processes and project management knowledge areas
• Extensive experience delivering technology projects from initiation through to closure, with disciplined management of scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, issues and benefits
• Proven experience leading system selection and implementation projects, including requirements gathering, options analysis and transition planning
• Demonstrated experience working within enterprise PMO environments, adhering to governance frameworks, stage gates, reporting standards and project assurance practices
• Strong experience managing controlled change within project delivery environments, including stakeholder readiness, adoption planning and transition to business-as-usual
• Experience managing vendors and external partners to deliver project outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Sound understanding of project planning, scheduling, risk and issue management, dependency management and resource optimisation

Desirable:

• Experience within the Not-for-Profit (NFP), housing or community services sectors
• Familiarity with project tools such as Smartsheet
• Experience delivering projects within aged care or community services environments

If you’re passionate about leading projects that drive transformation, enjoy bringing stakeholders on the journey, and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you!

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. 

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘’Apply’’ and attach your resume.

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

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and police background check via our online police check system.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

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.