• Full time 2 year Maximum Term Contract

VACCHO is the peak representative body for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in Victoria and champions community control and health equality for Aboriginal communities. We are a centre of expertise, policy advice, training, innovation and leadership in Aboriginal health and wellbeing. VACCHO advocates for the health equality and optimum health of all Aboriginal people in Victoria.

VACCHO is seeking a Strategic Project Manager (Information Technology) to join our new Health Information and Technology Unit.

This position will be primarily responsible for project management effort to progress the design and delivery of 1)VACCHO’s Relationship Management System (RMS) and 2)a Client/Case Management System (CMS) with and for our Member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO’s).

The position will work closely with IT vendors, across VACCHO Units and with Members to progress these strategic projects to support VACCHO’s system enhancements and integrations.

As the Strategic Projects Manager, you will be leading the development of high-quality project briefs, reports, contributing to change management plans and fostering positive relationships and partnerships with VACCHO employees, Members, and other key stakeholders.

To be successful in this role:

• Proven experience of working alongside, coaching and training staff to improve uptake of business systems and embed learning practices as part of continuous improvement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, including the ability to effectively manage time and workload
• Proven experience and background in project management, in particular IT system design projects
• Proven experience in managing and implementing change management plans as part of project delivery
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Victorian Aboriginal health, Aboriginal culture, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control
• High level of computer skills, particularly MS Office Suite of products, including MS Project, combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Diploma of Project Management and/or Postgraduate qualifications in Project Management or Business Management or other areas
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior project management role

Compliance with VACCHO Standards

• VACCHO is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait to apply for all positions advertised (Equal Opportunity Act 2010). We are committed to ensuring our workplace and member services support also reflect this.
• Everyone is welcome at VACCHO and candidates regardless of age, cultural background, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religious affiliation are encouraged to apply.
• VACCHO is committed to welcoming and embracing the diversity of cultures, identities, gender, sex, and sexually diverse identities and expressions, experiences, beliefs, and values of all people. VACCHO believes in the right for all people to be treated with the respect and dignity at all times, and that all people who work for, govern or undertake work at or visit VACCHO should at all times feel safe and included at VACCHO.
• VACCHO requires all employees to comply with all work health and safety rules, regulations and relevant Codes of Practice (Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004).
• VACCHO requires employees to participate in and promote our quality control, risk management, safety and compliance systems. This includes participating in the development and application of VACCHO’s policies and procedures, as well as the identification, reporting and management of risks. This includes adherence to all VACCHO Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• VACCHO requires employees to adhere to a Code of Conduct, including commitment to confidentiality and conflict of interest declarations.

Other Employment Related Information

• A current National Police Records Check is required as a condition of employment
• A current Working with Children Check is required
• A Current Victorian Drivers License is required, and a copy is to be provided before any expiry date. The position may require travel throughout the state of Victoria and occasional interstate travel.
• VACCHO is a Smoke Free workplace

The position description can be downloaded from here www.vaccho.org,au/employment.