IT Program Manager (Aged Care) (Blackburn)

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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

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, 2 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

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
- Adaptable 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:

- The Salvation Army is a child secure 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._
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