Make a meaningful difference with us:

Reporting to the Digital Delivery and Risk Manager, the Portfolio Delivery Risk Officer will ensure the effective management of our digital delivery portfolio by handling key functions such as onboarding new project resources, portfolio support, management of portfolio tools, and oversight of portfolio risks and issues.

The role will work closely with other members of the Digital Project Management Office, project resources, and other key stakeholders to optimise the portfolio's performance, deliver insights into project health, and support decision-making processes to drive strategic outcomes.

Please note, this is a full time, permanent position. Flexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you, too - this role supports hybrid working.

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

Provide comprehensive support on assigned projects, including preparing ad hoc reports,
correspondence, and presentations as requested by the manager.

Oversee and follow up on the implementation of decisions, ensuring alignment with
project goals and timelines.

Assist in the preparation, coordination, and execution of Steering Committees

Collaborate with assurance partners and internal stakeholders to provide accurate data,
insights, and clarifications during the assurance process.

Implement follow-up actions based on assurance findings to improve compliance, reduce
risks, and enhance technology governance practices.

Leading the establishment of projects within Fortes and monitoring the accuracy of the
data, including coaching project delivery teams to ensure updates are received on a
timely, complete and accurate.

What makes a difference for us?

Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2).

Proficiency in using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms, with experience in analysing processes and recommending improvements in workflows or systems.

Previous exposure to contributing to or leading project initiatives aimed at improving workplace practices or team performance.

Basic understanding of risk management principles and control frameworks.

Experience with a high-performing digital Project Management Office will be highly regarded.

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained

A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program.

Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.

Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.