Project Manager- Strategic Change

Warrigal; Oak Flats; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration packaging

Not For Profit salary packaging – up t

Career development

Subsidised gym access

Telus Health support

Job summary

Warrigal is seeking a Project Manager-Strategic Change at our Head Office in Oak Flats to lead strategic and operational change initiatives across the organisation. You will own the full project lifecycle and partner with executives and subject matter experts to deliver measurable improvements.

This hands-on role requires strong strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholders across functions. Based in Oak Flats, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience applying best-practice project and change management methodologies.
• Experience delivering projects in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Relevant qualifications in project management.
• Strong understanding of interdependencies between business areas.
• Ability to lead, influence, and engage staff and executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to motivate teams.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 apps (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Project, Planner).
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Current and valid driver’s licence.
• Desirable: Experience in aged care or community services.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycles from concept to completion.
• Govern projects with clear communication and governance.
• Collaborate with executives, managers and SMEs to deliver outcomes.
• Build organisational capability by sharing PM expertise.
• Support a culture of learning and improvement.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Driver's licence

Travel willingness

Education

Project management qualification

Tools

MS Project

Planner

Teams

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Manager- Strategic Change | Located at our Head office in Oak Flats.

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

About Warrigal

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.

The opportunity

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.

The benefits | Recognising your value

• Competitive remuneration + packaging benefits + super
• 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

The requirements | What it takes to do this work

Essential

• 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.
• Relevant qualifications in project management
• 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.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the aged care sector or other community-based service environments.

What our people love about working here:

A supportive, passionate culture: 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.

Leaders who value you: 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.

One team, united in our purpose: 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.

Who we are | A community who cares

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.

Do work that matters to you

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.

JOIN US AND BE THE DIFFERENCE

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 [e-mail] 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.

Attachments:
- Project Manager- Strategic Change PD.pdf