At BaptistCare, we believe that every decision we make should strengthen the care, safety and outcomes of the people and communities we serve.

As we continue to evolve as a unified national organisation, we are seeking a values led leader to shape how we govern and manage risk across our most critical programs and transformation initiatives. This full time, 12-month maximum term position can be based at any of our shared services locations.

This is a unique opportunity to directly deliver value and stakeholder confidence across major programs, whilst also influencing at an enterprise level to strengthen project risk frameworks, disciplines and skills during a period of major change.

Why this role matters

This role sits at the heart of a key enabler of how BaptistCare will deliver on its objectives – a portfolio of major programs and change activities.

You will partner with Executive leaders, program sponsors, and our Project Management Office (PMO), to strengthen and embed the processes and skills needed to ensure that program and project risk is understood early, managed well, and used to inform better decision making.

Your work will directly support our largest and most critical programs, and will put in place a strong foundation for the delivery and success of future projects.

Your impact

You will:

• Shape and embed delivery risk frameworks, governance and processes across major programs and transformation initiatives
• Establish and embed practical and scalable project and program risk governance and management frameworks across the portfolio
• Provide clear, practical risk insights to Executives and governance forums
• Partner with leaders and teams to stabilise and uplift risk processes in complex programs
• Build skills and capabilities so project managers can own and manage project risk management with confidence
• Drive a culture of transparency, accountability and proactive risk management

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, you will join a purpose driven organisation where your work has real impact.

For this role we offer:

• The opportunity to shape enterprise wide practices in a newly unified national organisation
• A leadership role that sits at the intersection of strategy, governance and transformation
• A culture grounded in values, where people, purpose and performance go hand in hand

At BaptistCare we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

Who you are

You are a strategic risk and governance leader who thrives in complexity.

You bring:

• Strong experience across enterprise programs, transformation or complex delivery environments
• A deep understanding of program risk management and governance frameworks, as well as strong experience in developing and improving them
• The ability to influence at Executive levels, while also staying practical and hands on
• A natural strength in translating complexity into clear, actionable insight
• A passion for building capability and uplifting how organisations deliver change.
• A pragmatic approach, with a focus on enabling outcomes rather than creating process

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, risk, project management or a related discipline is expected, whilst postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications in risk, project management, governance or a related discipline are desirable.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are motivated to strengthen how a purpose led organisation delivers change and want your work to contribute to safer, better outcomes for communities we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape delivery confidence across BaptistCare.

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.