Project Manager

at  Baptcare

Full-time –Permanent
Camberwell, VIC
Are you an experienced Project Manager, Coordinator or Officer?
Do you enjoy working to make an impact?
Are you happy to get in and get the work done?
Do you enjoy working with different stakeholders from different backgrounds and bringing everyone together for project success?
If you answered yes, then this is the role for you! We are looking for a dynamic project manager who is looking to take their career to the next level.
About Us
At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.
Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness ​. ​
About the Role
In this role, you will be at the forefront of driving social impact projects. You’ll take the lead in planning, organising, and executing initiatives that create positive change, ensure compliance, and contributes to further our mission in the social purpose sector. Your ability to turn ideas into action is a key asset.
Coaching and Mentoring: A significant aspect of this role is to provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to the dedicated individuals working on these projects. Your support will be instrumental in nurturing their skills and fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
Strong Communication: Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful project management. Your role will demand clear and concise communications with team members, stakeholders, and partners. Your adeptness at conveying ideas and information will be pivotal in project success.
High Emotional Intelligence: Empathy and understanding are key in the social purpose sector. Your high emotional intelligence will enable you to connect with a diverse individual and navigate complex situations and manage change with sensitivity. It will help build strong relationships and trust among team members.
Passion for social purpose: The heart of your role lies in your passion for social purpose. Your dedication to making a positive impact will be the driving force behind your work, motivating and inspiring others to do the same.
PMO processes and standards : You will be responsible for adhering to Project management Office processes and standards, ensuring project are executed efficiently and with quality. Your ability to follow and promote best practice will maintain a high level of professionalism and effectiveness.
Key Duties
The Project Manager, operating within agreed reporting structures, is responsible for:
Adopting and applying appropriate quality strategies and PMO project management tools and standards when managing projects
Establishing and sustaining positive working relationships, and effective communications
Effectively balancing competing project constraints including scope, quality, schedule, funding, budget, resources, and risk, to manage project success.
Anticipating organisational needs and proactively make program recommendations to enhance service value.
Preparing papers, presentations and reports as required.
Managing the resolution of issues related to a misalignment between operations and projects and acting as a point of liaison between the project team and senior management across Baptcare.
Conduct project evaluation review post close out to measure success, identify lessons learned and add value and maturity to the Baptcare PMO operating structure.
Demonstrating and upholding appropriate workplace behaviours aligned with the Baptcare’s values.
Actively contribute to the ongoing development of PMO practices, standards, and continuous improvement activities
About You
You are passionate about continuing to grow your career in Project Management. Solutions focused and up for making a difference, you align your approach to strategy to achieve organisational and divisional goals. You are a true business partner that instils trust in your stakeholders and partners by demonstrating integrity and accountability.

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