Project Manager- Strategic Change
Warrigal Care
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Job summary
Warrigal seeks a Project Manager- Strategic Change to drive strategic and operational change initiatives from concept to implementation at our Head Office in Oak Flats. You will collaborate with executives, managers and subject matter experts to deliver measurable improvements and ensure governance and benefits realization.
You will manage timelines, budgets and risks, coach teams, and share expertise across the organisation, travelling as required to deliver outcomes in our aged care and
Qualifications
- Proven experience applying best-practice project and change management methodologies to deliver organisational improvements.
- Substantial experience managing projects in a complex, fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong understanding of organisational functions and the interdependencies between different business areas.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and engage staff and stakeholders, including building strong working relationships with senior leaders and external partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Advanced interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate teams and guide them toward achieving project goals.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Analytical mindset with sound problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Project, and Planner.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to travel as required based on project scope.
- Current and valid driver’s licence.
- Previous experience working in the aged care sector or other community-based service environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of strategic and operational change projects that bring Warrigal's long-term goals to life.
- Take ownership of the full project lifecycle from concept through to completion.
- Define business objectives, shape project plans, manage timelines, budgets and risks to deliver benefits.
- Collaborate with executives, managers and subject matter experts to ensure governance and measurable improvements.
- Share project management expertise to build skills across teams and foster a culture of learning and accountability.
- Operate in a hands-on, high-impact role that strengthens operations and improves resident outcomes.
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Job description
Join an award-winning Illawarra-based organisation.If you're an experienced Project Manager ready to apply your strategic thinking, strong organisational skills, and passion for driving meaningful change, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact
At Warrigal, our vision is simple yet profound: to create a world where older people feel known, loved, and connected. Our values - Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Compassion - guide our approach and purpose - Enabling older people live their best lives on their terms. We're dedicated to providing dignity, community, and belonging to all older people.
We believe in creating joyful experiences, lasting memories, and a society that celebrates aging. Every team member at Warrigal contributes to this legacy, ensuring it continues to inspire generations to come.
You will lead the delivery of strategic and operational change projects that bring Warrigal's long-term goals to life. Taking ownership of the full project lifecycle, you'll guide projects from initial concept, analysis and solution design through to planning, execution, implementation and completion. From defining business-focused objectives and shaping project plans to managing timelines, budgets and risks, you'll ensure projects are delivered successfully and achieve their intended outcomes.
You'll work closely with executives, managers and subject matter experts to ensure each project is well-governed, clearly communicated and delivers real, measurable improvements to how we work. Your ability to coordinate people, manage complexity and drive change across functions will be key.
You'll also support others by sharing your project management expertise, helping build skills and confidence across teams, and contributing to a culture of learning, accountability and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on role with real impact. Your work will help strengthen our operations and improve the lives of older people in meaningful ways.
This role will be based at our Head Office in Oak Flats.
- Not For Profit salary packaging benefits - pay up to $18,550 less tax per year, meaning more money for you
- Career break schemes, additional purchased leave and more
- Commitment to on-going professional and career development
- Subsidised access to your local gym and 200+ more across the country with a Fitness Passport
- 24/7 access to mental, physical, social and financial support via Telus Health
- Proven experience applying best-practice project and change management methodologies to deliver organisational improvements.
- Substantial experience managing projects in a complex, fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong understanding of organisational functions and the interdependencies between different business areas.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and engage staff and stakeholders, including building strong working relationships with senior leaders and external partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Advanced interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate teams and guide them toward achieving project goals.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Analytical mindset with sound problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Project, and Planner.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to travel as required based on project scope.
- Current and valid driver’s licence.
- Previous experience working in the aged care sector or other community-based service environments.
It’s a community filled with inspiring, big-hearted people. We back each other, listen without judgement and lead with kindness, respect and unwavering support - for our customers, residents and each other. This is encouraged from the top down and worked hard at - every day.
It’s important you feel valued. To us, this is not a one-off task. But a commitment to creating an environment where you feel seen, heard and valued - every day. Leaders and managers go out of their way to understand you, respect your opinions and hear what you have to say. This creates greater unity and collaboration with each other.
We support older people to have great lives. We put older people first in everything we do. On an everyday level, we help them age with dignity, independence, happiness and connectedness. On a big picture level, we're challenging ageist thinking in Australia. This is the Warrigal Way.
Warrigal has firmly established itself in the aged care community for over 60 years. We're proud of the diverse range of retirement living and aged care services we've built up in that time, but we still have the same appetite to grow and innovate. Meaning, you'll have the chance to move around, get promoted or explore different areas across our expanding business in Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Queanbeyan, and Canberra - if that's what you want.
This is your chance to do work that matters, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australia's older community - now and in the future.
We reserve the right to shortlist and interview upon application receipt, and this vacancy may be closed once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people, workers of all abilities, ages and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply and join our community.
At Warrigal, we believe in celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion and support in everything we do. We embrace the unique experiences, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and perspectives of our residents, customers, staff and volunteers to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Realise your potential in a place where appreciation, belonging, growth and purpose allows everyone to thrive.
Have a question about the role? Contact *******@warrigal.com.au and our team will be happy to help. Please note that applications cannot be accepted via email.
If successful, you may be asked to do a medical, National Criminal History Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check, and provide references.
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