Project Manager

Eldercare; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Travel allowance (5000km)

Discounted mobile and nbn plans with V

Discounted private health care

Discounted gym membership

Discounted car tyres

Discounted paints and accessories

Job summary

Eldercare, based at Eldercare's Head Office, Eastwood, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of projects across residential aged care facilities and retirement living sites. You will manage end-to-end delivery—from concept through planning and resourcing to execution and close-out—within Eldercare’s PMO, ensuring timely, on-budget outcomes.

Bring strong knowledge of PRINCE2/PMBOK/Agile, experience in a structured PMO, and advanced Excel/Outlook skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects in a PMO environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across multiple groups.
• Ability to manage complex environments and deliver end-to-end projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of projects across facilities and retirement living.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery from concept to close-out within the PMO.
• Collaborate with General Managers, Functional Leads and external consultants.
• Drive continuous improvement of project systems, processes and documentation.

Skills

PRINCE2

PMBOK

Agile

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

PMO framework

Excel

Scheduling Tools

Word

Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Scheduling Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

$130,000 - $140,000 + super + salary packaging

Location: Based at Eldercare's Head Office, Eastwood

Remuneration: $130,000 - $140,000 commensurate with experience + 5000km travel allowance + super

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care.

We are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.

By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career.

About the Role:

This is a dynamic, people‑focused role that requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to navigate complex environments. You’ll contribute to a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance while supporting Eldercare’s commitment to delivering exceptional care for older South Australians.

In this pivotal role, you will lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of projects that directly support Eldercare’s model of care across our residential aged care facilities and retirement living sites. You’ll be responsible for managing end‑to‑end project delivery - from concept phase, planning and resourcing, through to execution, monitoring, and close‑out - ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Working within Eldercare’s Portfolio Management Office, you’ll collaborate closely with General Managers, Functional Leads, Site Operations Managers, and external consultants. Your work will span strategic initiatives, clinical projects, and hands‑on project management activities. You’ll also play a key role in continuous improvement, helping refine project systems, processes, and documentation to strengthen organisational capability.

What You Will Bring:

• Sound knowledge of contemporary project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile).
• Experience working within a structured PMO framework.
• High‑level proficiency in Excel, Scheduling Tools, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong project management capability with a customer‑service mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to critically analyse design proposals and contribute to improved project delivery methods.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritise effectively, and meet agreed deadlines.

If you want to join our Project team, we can offer you:

• Attractive staff benefits and not-for-profit salary sacrificing
• Great team environment with variety in the role
• Ongoing professional development in a caring environment
• Modern office environment with onsite parking

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.

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As one of South Australia’s most respected and experienced aged care providers, we pride ourselves on delivering quality aged care services and making a positive difference to the lives of older South Australians.

We place people at the heart of everything we do at Eldercare and believe everyone deserves to be respected. Diversity of experience, culture and opinion is valued and encouraged regardless of your culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences.

As a White Ribbon accredited workplace, we are committed to preventing violence against women and have zero-tolerance for gender-based violence.

As one of South Australia’s most respected and experienced aged care providers, we pride ourselves on delivering quality aged care services and making a positive difference to the lives of older South Australians.

We place people at the heart of everything we do at Eldercare and believe everyone deserves to be respected. Diversity of experience, culture and opinion is valued and encouraged regardless of your culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences.

As a White Ribbon accredited workplace, we are committed to preventing violence against women and have zero-tolerance for gender-based violence.

Perks and benefits

• Salary packaging
• Discounted mobile and nbn™ plans with Vodafone
• Discounted private health care
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted car tyres
• Discounted paints and accessories