IT Program Manager (Aged Care) chez The Salvation Army Australia

About the Role: 

The Salvation Army Australia (TSA) is seeking a dedicated IT Program Manager to oversee our Aged Care IT program and ensure alignment with both strategic and operational outcomes. In this pivotal role, you will manage end-to-end project processes, adhering to best practice project management methodologies to deliver impactful results. 

This is a full time, 1 year fixed term, opportunity and can be based either out of Blackburn, Melbourne or Redfern, Sydney.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Provide exceptional program and project leadership, ensuring governance, high performance, and alignment with existing frameworks to deliver projects efficiently and effectively 
• Oversee the planning, execution, and closure of Aged Care IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives 
• Ensure project plans, methodologies, and change management practices meet TSA’s project methodologies
• Deliver project outcomes in accordance with key parameters such as budget, timelines, and benefit realizations 
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations and providing regular updates on project progress and critical milestones 
• Effectively manage project-related risks and issues, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies 

About You: 

• 10+ years of program and project management experience; experience in aged care is highly desirable 
• Tertiary qualifications in Business Management or Project Management is desirable  
• Professional project management qualifications/certifications (e.g., PMP, MSP, PRINCE2, Scrum, Agile, Lean Sigma) 
• Extensive experience in PMO, program, and project management, delivering cross-functional projects across the full project lifecycle, including developing business cases, managing stakeholder engagement, vendor management, organizational change management, and managing budgetary and resource constraints 
• Proven experience in managing technology projects, especially in technology infrastructure, aged care applications, CRM, and telephony 

Why Work For Us:

• Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Generous paid Parental Leave for primary (12 weeks) and secondary carers + Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) + Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for volunteering in Salvos initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid WFH arrangements, access to Fitness Passport and Consumer Discounts
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable social impacts

How to Apply:

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration