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Job TitleÌý

Project ManagerÌý

ClassificationÌý

Full-Time, 12 month contractÌý

ManagerÌý

Chief Operations OfficerÌý

Location of WorkÌý

Capability Head OfficeÌýCanberra and/or Capability Office BrisbaneÌý

Hours of WorkÌý

Flexible hours (76 per Fortnight)Ìý

About the roleÌý

The Project Manager plays an integral part in ensuring that Capability Support continues to deliver personalised, trauma-informed and professional services that improve the lives of people we support. The role is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering projects that strengthen organisational capability, improve systems and processes, and support high-quality outcomes for clients, staff and stakeholders.Ìý

The Project Manager works closely and in partnership with Capability Support’s Executive LeadershipÌýGroup (ELG), and project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered in a coordinated, practical and values-aligned way. This includes clarifying project scope, engaging stakeholders, managing timelines and risks, supporting implementation, and ensuring changes are communicated and embedded effectively across the organisation.Ìý

Responsibilities and DutiesÌý

Plan, coordinate and support the delivery of organisational projects and initiatives, including through:ÌýÌý

• Working with project sponsors and key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timeframes and success measuresÌý
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, registers, status reports and other project documentationÌý
• Coordinating project activities across teams, contractors, suppliers and external partners to support timely deliveryÌý
• Monitoring project progress, identifying issues and risks, and escalating matters where appropriateÌý
• Supporting change management activities, including communication, stakeholder engagement, training coordination and implementation planning.
• Preparing clear updates, briefs and reports for leaders, project sponsors and other stakeholdersÌý
• Maintaining accurate project records and ensuring documentation is stored and shared appropriatelyÌý
• Supporting procurement, vendor liaison and contract coordination where required for project deliveryÌý
• Contributing to project budget tracking, resource planning and expenditure monitoring in partnership with relevant leadersÌý
• Supporting continuous improvement by reviewing project outcomes, capturing lessons learned and recommending practical improvementsÌý
• Facilitating meetings, workshops and working groups, including preparing agendas, papers, minutes and actions where requiredÌý
• Any other duties as required

RequirementsÌý

Highly DesirableÌý

• Experience coordinating or managing projects in a community services, disability, health, education or not-for-profit environmentÌý
• Strong organisational, planning and time-management skillsÌý
• Experience developing project plans, reports, risk registers and implementation documentationÌý
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear updates for different audiencesÌý
• Ability to build positive working relationships and influence stakeholders in a professional and respectful mannerÌý
• Ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems and maintain momentum in a busy environmentÌý
• Willingness to learn, take initiative and contribute to continuous improvementÌý

EssentialÌý

• Relevant qualification in project management, business, community services or a related fieldÌý
• Ability to maintain client, staff and stakeholder confidentialityÌý
• Valid Working with Vulnerable People Registration ACT, and/or Queensland Blue Card, or ability to gain thisÌý
• Valid CYF clearance, or ability to gain thisÌý
• Valid police check, or ability to gain thisÌý
• Drivers’ licenseÌý
• Available & registered vehicleÌý
• Comprehensive car insurance