Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for the configuration and implementation of new business systems or IT infrastructure to assist the RFDS!

Classifications

• IT & Telecomms
• Project Management / Team Lead
• Full-time

Key points

• Flexible working arrangements available and free parking
• Competitive salary + Super + Tax free benefits up to $18,550
• Opportunity to be a part of the iconic RFDS team!

Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is seeking a Project Manager to join the Digital strategic program, to support with future growth and optimisation. This role will manage IT infrastructure and business application projects to support our clinical and remote work environments.
  
The Project Manager is a full-time position on a maximum term contract of 12 months based in Brisbane. Although the initial contract is for 12 months, the right team member may be able to support other strategic projects beyond this initial project.
  
Key Responsibilities
This role involves managing and executing projects to set up and implement new solutions and infrastructure. You will ensure successful project completion within the agreed cost, time, and quality parameters. As the Project Manager will:

• Be the key point of liaison between the project team, business management, and stakeholders
• Use project management tools to plan, monitor, and report to the stakeholders on the progress of the project
• Plan and oversee a project from the initial ideation stage through to the completion
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact the successful delivery of the project
• Provide effective leadership to the project team and manage the scheduling of tasks and performance of resources seconded into the project
• There will also be a requirement to travel both within Queensland and interstate for this role

Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a highly adaptable team player with a strong grasp of technical and application development knowledge to effectively contribute and manage projects to ensure successful delivery. In addition, you will have:

• Formal qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field
• 3-5 years experience in leading midsize projects
• Clinical systems related project experience (desirable)
• Experience with Project Management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum), Risk Management, Change Management and Financial Management
• Specialise working with Smartsheet, Jira and Microsoft project
• Certification as a Project Management Practitioner (desirable)
• ITIL Foundation Certifications (desirable)
• Technical acumen in digital and technology
• Highly engaging communication skills
• The ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills
• Strong change management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to build an engaged, collaborative, and committed project team

Why Join the RFDS (Queensland Section)
At RFDS (Queensland Section), we are deeply committed to positively impacting those who reside, work, and commute in remote, rural, and regional areas of Queensland. As an RFDS team member, you will take pride in knowing that your hard work is instrumental in supporting our operational, corporate and support services teams. By joining the RFDS, you will:

• Work with a collaborative and supportive team who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
• Free parking at the Airport!
• Be remunerated with a competitive salary starting from $120K + Super
• Have access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550, increasing your take-home pay
• Access our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
• Receive private health insurance discounts
• Have novated leasing options available
• Access a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost

About RFDS (Queensland Section)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations. The RFDS in Queensland provides excellence in and access to primary health care and aeromedical services across the state. Our emergency retrieval service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, delivering the finest care to more than 330,000 Australians annually, that’s one person every two minutes! In addition to aeromedical retrievals of the critically ill or injured, the RFDS also delivers a broad range of essential primary and preventative healthcare services, including telehealth, mental health, oral health and health promotion. 
The RFDS (Queensland Section) and RFDS (South Eastern Section) collaborate to offer shared D&T support and maintenance services. A unified team from both sections works together as a Shared Service to provide top-notch services to both organisations by utilising their combined expertise.
  
Interested?
This role will close by the 31st of August 2025 however; shortlisting will commence before the end date so don’t delay in applying! For further information regarding this role please contact Recruitment on 07 3852 7553 or for a copy of the PD please reach out to recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. 
  
The successful applicant will need to undertake a police check, have a valid QLD driver’s licence and may be required to undertake intrastate travel, inclusive of overnight stays.