Lead priority corporate initiatives from design to delivery within Healthdirect Australia’s national platform services.
Deliver priority initiatives with government and industry partners
12-month contract managing projects end to end in digital health
Hybrid (2 days office), easy commute - Haymarket, near Central Station
About us
At Healthdirect Australia, we help Australians access trusted health information, advice and care through our national virtual health services.
We are a government-owned, not-for-profit organisation. Our services are fast and easy to access through helplines, video calls, apps and websites, and support Australians at every stage of life, wherever they live and at any time of day or night.
About the opportunity
We are seeking a Project Manager on a 12-month contract to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate priority corporate initiatives within our Platform Services team, part of the Services and Technology Division.
Reporting to the General Manager, Platform Services, you will be accountable for end-to-end delivery, including design, stakeholder engagement, risk management, documentation and reporting. The initiatives are delivered in partnership with government and industry, so you will build close relationships and pay careful attention to contract and funding considerations to deliver on time and on budget.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and deliver Platform Services corporate initiatives, and facilitate project meetings and activities
Prepare stage gate submissions and guide projects through the six governance gates to approval
Develop and maintain project documentation and records
Conduct risk assessments and maintain the risk register and mitigation strategies
Prepare budget proposals and track spending, and coordinate resources and monitor utilisation
Establish a benefits realisation framework and tracking, and make sure projects transition effectively to business as usual
Manage emergent issues and keep projects on track in a dynamic environment
Work in partnership with the General Manager and Service Directors to deliver initiatives on time and on budget
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, document engagement, and draft reports for internal and external governance committees
Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised openly, with a focus on solutions
Share your skills, redesign or develop tools and templates, and host lunch-and-learn sessions
About You
You are an experienced project manager who stays calm and focused in a high-pressure, dynamic environment. You communicate with confidence at every level, influence without authority, and build a collaborative one-team culture. You take pride in delivering outcomes and benefits, and you are comfortable responding to urgent and emerging matters.
What you’ll bring to the role
A minimum of 5 years’ project management experience, preferably in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment with stringent operational outcomes
Proven experience managing projects involving specialist and operational teams
Experience in digital health
Demonstrated experience in project governance, including stage-gate submissions, risk and budget management, and benefits realisation
The ability to influence and communicate with stakeholders at all levels
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
Strong planning, administrative and organisational skills
Excellent time management, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines
A relevant tertiary qualification in business, project management, information technology or a related discipline
Desirable: knowledge of, or experience in, the government sector
Why join Healthdirect
Your work will contribute to nationally significant virtual health services that support Australians to access trusted health advice and care. You will help shape quality, safety and experience outcomes in a…