Apply your skills and experience in project management with Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL).

CEHL is Australia's largest cooperative housing provider. We manage a portfolio of more than 2,000 housing properties throughout Victoria and partner with over 90 co-ops to provide safe, secure, affordable housing to around 5,000 co-op members and renters.

CEHL actively promotes the rental housing co-operative model as an alternative to private home ownership, the private rental market, and public housing. Housing co-operatives are democratically controlled by their members and offer greater housing security, better building quality, and co-op members report higher levels of wellbeing.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In a 12-month contract, the Business Improvement Project Manager will lead and implement business improvement projects across the organisation, through effective project management methodology and engagement of key stakeholders. Working closely with the ICT & Business Improvement Manager, key accountabilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Leads & implements business improvement projects aligned with strategic plan priorities and portfolio accountabilities.
• Identifies the internal and external resources whether financial or human resources required for completing the project successfully.
• Evaluates the progress of projects on a regular basis to identify and overcome any barriers and achieve targets in a timely manner.
• Evaluates latest strategies, tools and terminologies used in project management worldwide and adopts them to increase productivity.
• Develops and executes an efficient internal communication strategy for ensuring communication with project sponsors and CEHL leadership.
• Ensure all compliance and reporting requirements are met, and consider financial implications and ongoing budgeting requirements as part of the scope of projects.
• Works with relevant stakeholders in business improvement processes, ensuring the successful delivery and implementation of project management processes, systems and procedures across the organisation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The role will ideally suit an experienced Project Manager with a positive can-do attitude. The successful candidate will be able to problem solve, have a proactive work ethic coupled with the following qualifications, experience and attributes:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in coordinating, managing and delivering operational projects.
• A relevant tertiary qualification will be highly regarded.
• Proven experience in project management and implementation, demonstrating success in delivering projects on time and within budget and acceptable risk tolerances.
• A strong commitment to serving CEHL stakeholders and business customers, with an understanding of organisational processes.
• A proven capacity to develop successful working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to co-ordinate and prioritise multiple, complex tasks in your workload and across a team.

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and be part of our journey, making a meaningful impact for both our organisation and co-operatives as a whole.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including police and background checks and provide evidence of a minimum of two vaccinations against COVID-19 or a medical exemption.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Noting this is a 12-month contract.

CEHL is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. People with a disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.