IT Project Management Office (PMO) - Team Leader

Head Office - North Melbourne

Full Time Basis

INTERNAL ONLY

• Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation with a commitment to social justice
• Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
• Competitive salary & access to Salary Packaging
• Flexible Working Arrangements incl. working from home
• Mobile phone/BYOD allowance + laptop provided
• Full Time Basis – 38 hours/week
• Located close to the CBD in North Melbourne (VIC)

About us

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

Our Head Office provides the strategic direction and support services for Wintringham’s residential, housing and community care services.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our IT Team as a full time, hands-on, IT PMO Team Leader. This is a ‘non-technical’ IT role, working closely with the Application and Infrastructure teams, as well as senior SME’s from across the organisation, to deliver on assigned projects/change. This position is a change and continuous improvement advocate, always looking for ways to build capacity and create efficiencies within the organisation. This is more than a project supervision / oversight role and requires strong, hands-on, Project Management, Business Analysis, and Technical Writing skills.

Example projects includes Incident & Hazard management system, end to end HRIS, Government funding model changes (ERP), Finance team continuous improvements, procurement, contract management systems, plus many more projects awaiting prioritisation.

Your responsibilities and duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Lead the IT PMO team (currently 3 staff), including permanent and contract resources as needed, while providing hands on Project Management, Business Analysis, and Technical Writing expertise
• Assist with the successful implementation of organisation system changes such as new enterprise applications, upgrades, government changes, and continuous improvements
• Management and delivery of prioritised projects including -
  • Detailed project planning
  • Coordination of project resources and SME’s
  • Effective communication with all stakeholders
  • Management of project documentation and reporting
  • Working closely with the Project Team, SME’s, BA’s/Technical Writer to troubleshoot roadblocks to ensure the success of the project
  • Escalation of project risks and slippages in a timely fashion
• Manage change and continuous improvements providing BA and Technical Writing resources to update system processes and manuals.

What is in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
• Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling. We offer growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
• Free access to wellbeing services + discounts to retailers: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Staff wellbeing portal as well as discounts to some of Australia’s leading retailers.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Advanced project management, business analysis, and technical writing skills
• Exceptional communication skills (Written and Verbal)
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• The ability to work autonomously but escalate items in a timely fashion when required
• Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to liaise with staff at every level of the organization
• Current driver’s license & own reliable vehicle for site visits where required

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about this role, a copy of the Position Description can be accessed here.

 Please address your responses to the key selection criteria (located in the position description) in your cover letter.

Applications to be directed to Shane Van Houten and submitted via our website.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Tuesday 6^th of August 2024 at 5pm.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as a 2024 Flu Immunisation before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion make our community and Wintringham stronger and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.