Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
Manage strategic growth projects within the Digital Transformation Program and build the RFDS system's capabilities.
Classifications
- IT & Telecomms
- Project Management / Team Lead
- Full-time
Key points
- Flexible working arrangements available and free parking
- Base starting from 130K + Super
- not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550
Description
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and engaging individual to join the Digital and Technology team in the role of Senior Project Manager. As part of the Digital Transformation program, this unique opportunity will support RFDS's future growth and optimisation.
The Senior Project Manager is a full-time position on a maximum term contract of 12 months based in Brisbane. Digital & Technology offers hybrid working arrangements with a mixture of home and office work, as well as regular team days.
Key Responsibilities
A key function of this role is to oversee strategic growth projects in the Digital Transformation Program, which include streamlining systems, integrating them, and incorporating new technology. The Senior Project Manager will:
- Be the key point of liaison between the project team, business management, and key 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 looking for a collaborative leader with an open and consultative mindset. You will be responsible for fostering a positive team culture, encouraging growth, making strategic decisions and ensuring project success. In addition, you will have;
- Formal qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required
- Extensive experience leading large projects in a complex business environment
- Experience in delivering ICT Infrastructure Projects
- Certification as a Project Management Practitioner
- Highly engaging communication skills
- The ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
- Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills
- Strong change management skills
- Demonstrated ability to build an engaged, collaborative, and committed project team
Why work for us?
As RFDS (Queensland Section) employee, you'll know that your efforts are driving our work in helping people on the frontline, but also helping us to become more efficient, effective, and sustainable. You will;
- Receive an Attractive remuneration base- starting from 130K + Super
- Generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550, increasing your take-home pay
- Lead projects building the capability of RFDS systems
- Be a part of the growth and investment in the organisation strengthening both our operations and infrastructure
- Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
- Comprehensive orientation program including an inspiring tour of our facilities and operations
- Employee Assistance Program - advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
- Private health insurance discounts
- Have access to Free Parking
About us
The RFDS is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, RFDS Queensland Section delivers extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases to those who live, work and travel throughout Queensland.
Interested?
Please submit your application by the 30th of June 2023 and please don’t delay in applying as we may progress applications before closing. For further information or to request a position description please contact recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au or Call Yasmine on 0407 626 498.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland) is passionate about fostering equality within the workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds.
RFDS (Queensland Section) works with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients, and these communities and manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are a successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination.
The successful applicant will need to undertake a police check, hold an ASIC and undertake initial and random drug and alcohol testing. A Queensland driver’s licence is also a requirement for this role.
