Project Manager
The Opportunity:
Are you an outcome-driven Project Manager who thrives on the challenge of bringing complex plans to life? At Newcastle Anglican, we are embarking on a significant multi-year transformation across our organisational landscape and we are looking for a high-calibre Project Manager to lead this charge.
This is a 12-month contract with a planned opportunity for a second-year extension. We are seeking a delivery-focused leader to partner with us to drive meaningful, lasting change across our community across our schools, agencies and corporate services.
Why work for us
- Stability & Impact: A structured 1+1 year commitment with a clear roadmap of projects.
- Generous Salary Packaging: Benefit from our NFP statusâup to $15,900 of your salary tax-free (covering Mortgage, Rent, or Bills).
- Flexibility: We offer flexible working options (including compressed week, RDO’s & 9-day fortnights)
- Education & Wellbeing: Up to 40% off school fees at Newcastle Anglican schools, plus Fitness Passport access (over 800+gyms).
What you will do
- Own the Outcome: Lead projects from early concept and scoping through to delivery and hand over to business. You aren’t just documenting requirements; you are the driver of a successful delivery.
- Drive Delivery: Build long-term relationships with key stakeholders including the leadership team, project board members, key stakeholders and business users across the organisation.
- Anticipate & Mitigate: Identify potential "roadblocks" before they impact delivery and guide stakeholders through solutions.
- Governance with Velocity: Maintain project documentation and governance that support transparency, clarity and fast decision-making.
About you
- Demonstrated experience delivering medium to large scale transformational projects (IT and organisational change)
- Ability to translate technical complexity into clear, value-focused outcomes for Boards and Leadership teams.
- Driven by the "win" of a project going live and meeting its business goals.
- Integrity, strong work ethic and flexibility
- Proven adherence to legislation, policies and procedures
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and a practical toolkit of project management methodologies.
Who we are
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team for a copy of the full Position Description at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au
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