Job Description
Deliver strategic projects that shape the future of care services
Care Connect is delivering meaningful transformation — and we're looking for an experienced Project Manager to help drive this change.
As part of our Project Management Office (PMO), you will lead the delivery of strategic projects and service improvements that support how we operate, grow and better serve our clients.
This is a key delivery role within our Strategy & Delivery team, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and influence high-impact organisational initiatives.
About Care Connect
Care Connect is one of Australia's leading not-for-profit home care specialists, supporting people to live happily at home for life.
Since ****, we've partnered with tens of thousands of Australians, delivering personalised supports that enable confidence, connection and purpose.
Our work is guided by our CARE values — Collaboration & Courage, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence — and a genuine commitment to putting clients first.
As the organisation continues to evolve, we are investing in strong project delivery capability to support transformation, service improvement, and sustainable growth.
About the Role
Reporting to the PMO Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for delivering a portfolio of strategic and operational projects aligned to organisational priorities.
You will lead projects end-to-end — from defining scope and requirements through to implementation and transition into business-as-usual.
This role is not just about delivery.
It is about ensuring projects are well-defined, effectively governed, and deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes for the organisation and the people we support.
You will:
Lead the full lifecycle delivery of projects (scope, schedule, budget and outcomes)
Translate business needs into clear project plans, requirements and deliverables
Monitor performance, risks and financials,



ensuring projects stay on track
Develop high-quality project artefacts including plans, RAID logs and reports
Facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders to gather and validate requirements
Provide transparent analysis, insights and recommendations to support decision-making
Ensure strong governance, compliance and reporting across all projects
Support change management and transition to business-as-usual operations
Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO frameworks, tools and practices
This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of initiatives and contribute to shaping the future of Care Connect.
What success looks like
Success in this role will include delivering projects on time and within scope, building strong stakeholder relationships, improving how projects are executed across the organisation, and ensuring outcomes are embedded effectively into operations.
Why This Role Matters
The PMO plays a critical role in delivering Care Connect's strategic priorities.
The Project Manager will help:
Strengthen project governance and delivery capability
Deliver initiatives that improve service quality and operational efficiency
Enable successful business transformation and change adoption
You will play an key role in ensuring our strategy translates into real, measurable outcomes.
About You
You are a structured and collaborative project professional who enjoys delivering outcomes and working across diverse stakeholder groups.
You are likely someone who:




Has hands-on experience delivering projects across multiple workstreams
Builds strong relationships and communicates with clarity and confidence
Can break down complex problems into clear, actionable solutions
Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
Takes a proactive, analytical and solutions-focused approach
Is comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment
Key Capabilities
End-to-end project management across varying scale and complexity
Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
Project governance, risk and reporting expertise
Financial management including budgeting and forecasting
Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
Experience using tools such as MS Project, Jira, Excel and Confluence
Ability to support change and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications & Experience:
Tertiary qualification in Business, IT, Health Informatics or similar (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years' experience in project delivery roles
Experience in healthcare, aged care or public sector environments (highly regarded)
Project management or change certification (Agile, PRINCE2, PMBOK, PROSCI) desirable
What We Offer
Opportunity to deliver meaningful, organisation-wide projects
Exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives
Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
Supportive and values-driven culture
Professional growth within a collaborative PMO environment
Health & wellbeing support including EAP, discounted health insurance and flu vaccinations
We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our community.
Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQI+, mature age candidates and people living with disability.

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