Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives within a major Federal Government healthcare program. This role plays a critical part in supporting national health outcomes by strengthening the safety, quality, and consistency of medication use across Australia, aligned with Commonwealth Government strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of project delivery including planning, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Ensure alignment of project deliverables with program objectives and broader organisational outcomes.
• Develop project benefits realisation plans, including measurable outputs, adoption activities, and reporting metrics.
• Define work packages and oversee the contributions of technical teams, communications, and stakeholder specialists.
• Maintain detailed risk and issue registers and oversee governance frameworks to support project oversight and assurance.
• Drive procurement and contract activities in accordance with government procurement standards.
• Prepare high-quality documentation including executive briefs, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical experts, consumer groups, and healthcare providers.
• Support development of external communications in partnership with media and communications teams.
• Provide expert project management advice and contribute to broader organisational initiatives where required.

Essential Criteria

• Australian Citizenship is required.
• Proven track record in end-to-end project management within complex environments.
• Certification in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) either attained or in progress.
• Demonstrated understanding of public sector procurement practices.
• Experience working in Government or Healthcare environments.