Trauma-Informed Project Manager - Flexible Hours

Capital Capability Support; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capability Support is seeking a Project Manager in Canberra and/or Brisbane to oversee organisational projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment across teams. The role focuses on improving systems, processes, and outcomes for clients and staff in a trauma-informed environment.

You will work closely with the Executive Leadership Group to scope projects, manage timelines and risks, and embed changes across the organisation, delivering practical improvements and clear

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating or managing projects in a community services, disability, health, education or not-for-profit environment.
• Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills.
• Experience developing project plans, reports, risk registers and implementation documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear updates for different audiences.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and influence stakeholders in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems and maintain momentum in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Relevant qualification in project management, business, community services or a related field.
• Ability to maintain client, staff and stakeholder confidentiality.
• Valid Working with Vulnerable People Registration ACT, and/or Queensland Blue Card, or ability to gain this
• Valid CYF clearance, or ability to gain this
• Valid police check, or ability to gain this

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and support the delivery of organisational projects and initiatives, including through:
• Working with project sponsors and key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timeframes and success measures
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, registers, status reports and other project documentation
• Coordinating project activities across teams, contractors, suppliers and external partners to support timely delivery
• Monitoring project progress, identifying issues and risks, and escalating matters where appropriate
• Supporting change management activities, including communication, stakeholder engagement, training coordination and implementation planning.
• Preparing clear updates, briefs and reports for leaders, project sponsors and other stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate project records and ensuring documentation is stored and shared appropriately
• Supporting procurement, vendor liaison and contract coordination where required for project delivery
• Contributing to project budget tracking, resource planning and expenditure monitoring in partnership with relevant leaders
• Supporting continuous improvement by reviewing project outcomes, capturing lessons learned and recommending practical improvements
• Facilitating meetings, workshops and working groups, including preparing agendas, papers, minutes and actions where required
• Any other duties as required

Skills

Organisation & planning

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

Project management / business qualification

Job description

Capability Support is seeking a Project Manager in Canberra and/or Brisbane to oversee organisational projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment across teams. The role focuses on improving systems, processes, and outcomes for clients and staff in a trauma-informed environment.

You will work closely with the Executive Leadership Group to scope projects, manage timelines and risks, and embed changes across the organisation, delivering practical improvements and clear