At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Senior Project Manager to join our dedicated Project Control Office team.

• Location: Head Office - Fitzroy
• Job Type: Permanent Full-Time working 38 hours per week
• Salary: $118,800 to $123,750 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 11.5% superannuation. (pro-rata for part-time employment)

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

The Project Control Office (PCO) – Senior Project Manager ensures that projects align with the organisation’s strategic goals, especially Strategy 2030. They work closely with the BSL leadership team, vendors and other subject matter experts to deliver projects that contribute to overall business objectives.

• Proactively manage and lead cross-functional, organisation-wide projects, ensuring that they are delivered to align with the Project Management Framework within time and budget
• Manage the end-to-end project timeline from ideation to implementation and post go-live hyper-care
• Work closely with Executive and Senior Leadership to identify project needs that align with business objectives
• Contribute to the formulation and creation of impactful business cases for key strategic initiatives, establishing mechanisms to track benefits
• Lead a number of projects simultaneously, developing project plans and related artefacts to determine the duration, sequencing, and dependencies for the project schedule
• Develop and maintain relevant and appropriate project management documentation including project schedule, plans, requirements, meeting packs, reports, risks, issues logs, variances, manuals, etc.

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Certified in Prince2, PMP (PMI) or CPPM (AIPM) desirable or CPSPM (AIPM)
• Extensive experience in project management, especially larger projects within multifunctional organisations.
• Possess strong analytical and organisational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability.
• Extensive experience across a wide range of projects and programs, demonstrating a track record of successful delivery in transformation settings
• Demonstrated experience in successfully leading and managing strategic projects from inception to completion to post go-live hypercare.
• A driven and motivated self-starter with exceptional stakeholder management (customers/stakeholders/sponsors) skills and ability to influence at all levels.

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact David Lathbury at 0437 071 407 for a confidential discussion.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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