INTERNAL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST | Project Manager

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

INTERNAL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST | PROJECT MANAGER
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join SSI's PMO as a Project Manager. This is available for internal staff to apply to.
About Role
The Project Manager will be responsible for leading projects within the construct of SSI’s Project Management Office (PMO). This role is responsible for ensuring the PMO has the influence, governance and relationships across the organisation to ensure all projects are completed successfully.
The role will be responsible for leading or overseeing all projects across the organisations, as well as applying and implementing a consistent project management approach for projects across SSI, including large scale tender submission and program implementation (once new funding is secured).
The Project Manager will be responsible for oversight of all projects managed by the PMO and supervision and management of the Project Coordinator.
Success in this role will ultimately be measured by improved project success, business alignment, prioritisation and value to help SSI positively increase its community impact.

About You
Supporting the overall organisation’s Impact Strategy and providing PM advice, you will work as part of the leadership team and move the PMO forward whilst ensuring robust project governance, overall sustainability, and client impact.
You will have a demonstrated track record and passion for stakeholder engagement, project management methodologies and tools, leading, developing and managing teams to achieve positive outcomes.
You will be a champion in supporting a respectful, non-judgemental, inclusive culture that promotes and upholds human rights and maintains an environment of trust, transparency, and accountability.
This is a great opportunity to join a leading, values driven organisation and an inclusive, supportive team. You will also get an opportunity to be mentored and coached by a highly respected, well regarded, competent leader who has served in the sector for over a decade.

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.

Essential Criteria
Project Management Qualification
Well-developed data and systems experience
Proficient at using Office 365 applications such as word, excel & power point
Experience in development and delivery of projects, including the development of project plans, monitoring of project timelines, budgets and reporting requirements, and contract administration.
Demonstrated ability to carry out the day-to-day project management whilst identifying risks, issues and assessing the impact of actions/options for resolutions, to ensure risks are managed or escalated.
Experience in identifying and managing project delivery risks, including safety and environment given that stakeholder’s behaviour needs to be influenced to implement identified project risk strategies.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage workload
Analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and negotiate with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Skills and experience in change and transformation, bids and tender management working in a not-for-profit sector will be highly valued and desirable
About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.
About our Benefits
Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,+00 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a +-day fortnight;
Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.
Our commitment to Diversity
SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
People with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply (reasonable adjustments are available)
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 28 August 2024
If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at talent@ssi.org.au or dsingh@ssi.org.au
A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.
SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.Should you require adjustments please email us at talent@ssi.org.au or call us on 0435445005
Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.