Project Manager

• Work in an industry leading, person-centred social care organisation
• Flexible, family-friendly, hybrid working arrangements
• Not-for-profit salary packaging available (up to $15,900/annum)
• Generous leave provisions including birthday leave and 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service!

We Are Key Assets Australia

Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer, family services and disability services. Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.

A little about the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team, reporting directly to the Director of Project Management Office.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalising projects according to deadlines and within budget. You will work with Key Assets staff, as well as with external implementation partners where required, to deliver projects in line with the agreed plan.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Developing comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budget and resource allocation.
• Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the effective execution of projects, ensuring milestones are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.
• Monitor and manage project risks, escalating issues as necessary.
• Ensure effective change management practices are undertaken, both through individual efforts as well as working in conjunction with a change management function.
• Prepare and present detailed and summary project reports to stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and next steps.

The base salary for this position is $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 /annum (based on 1.0 FTE) + super + salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum. This is a full-time, ongoing position.

You can be based at any of our offices, nationally!

About you

We are looking for demonstrated experience in business and technology Project Management, and a proven track record in successfully managing multiple large projects from inception to completion in medium to large organisations.

The successful candidate will also come with:

• A recognised Project Management qualification (Prince 2/PMBOK/PMP).
• 5 years' experience in a Project Management role.
• Experience in developing relevant artefacts from scratch, including project plans, reporting mechanisms, and risk and action trackers.
• Strong background in stakeholder management, including negotiating and managing expectations.
• Experience in establishing and leading virtual project teams, both internal and with partners, and motivating these teams, creating accountability and achieving project outcomes.

My Key Assets

The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.

• Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work and have developed a flexible work framework to support these arrangements. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us!
• Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the children, families and communities we serve. We provide discounted health insurance memberships, confidential counselling services and offer 5 weeks’ of annual leave after 2 years’ continuous service with us!
• Professional Development: We provide both digital eLearning and ongoing face to face training as well as an online library. Your continual professional development is always top of our priority list - you’ll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities!
• Salary Packaging: part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year!

The fine print

• Applications close: 27 April 2025
• For further information, please contact Loren Wakeley, Director of Project Management Office at [email protected].
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid WWCC.
• Full driver’s licence and some travel between sites will be required.

If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply today!

Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.

Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media at #WeAreKeyAssets.