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Project Manager

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand
  • Newly created position in a growing NFP organisation
  • Full time or part time (0.8 EFT) - 6 month contract
  • $120k + super & generous salary packaging benefits available
  • Based in Melbourne

Good Shepherd

Our strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.

We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring
about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, parenting programs and playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

About the role

The Project Manager will be responsible for developing and achieving a change management project plan aimed at improving Good Shepherd's delivery of services across multiple programs after a period of significant growth. Projects will include (but not be limited to) systems implementation of software as a service (SaaS), HRIS systems, and call centre systems.

This Project Manager will lead a small team including Business Analysts and System Analysts, and will

closely manage the organisation's ICT budget.

About you

To be considered, you will possess:

  • Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, or IT
  • Significant experience in medium to large scale projects aimed at optimising business outcomes and user experience
  • Experience managing systems implementation. Must have software as a service (SaaS), and HRIS systems implementation experience, preferable to also have experience implementing call centre systems
  • Demonstrated success managing medium to large sized projects on time and within budget
  • Superior interpersonal skills to manage key stakeholder relationships and expectations during a period of change and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical users
  • Excellent communication skills for reporting, writing and drawing process maps
  • Experience leading a small team of technical experts
  • Advanced ability in Microsoft Office Suite
  • A satisfactory National Police Check
  • A satisfactory International Police Check (if you have resided outside of Australia within the last 5 years)
  • A current Employee Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) or state equivalent

Why Good Shepherd?

At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

  • Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
  • Paid study leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
  • Additional purchased annual leave
  • Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
  • Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
  • Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

To find out more about the role and to review the position description please explore our website: www.goodshep.org.au

In line with various State Government's COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Good Shepherd’s assessment and induction processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Culture Team in collaboration with hiring managers will work with you to find the most appropriate method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.

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