• Full-time, 6-month fixed term contract
• City fringe location, close to public transport | Competitive salary on offer
• Join a for-purpose organisation and enjoy the financial benefits of NFP salary packaging

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of a roadmap to meet the new Aged Care Quality Standards in Australia. This role is key to ensuring compliance by July 2025 and assisting staff and stakeholders in adapting to regulatory changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a project roadmap to achieve compliance by July 2025.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align with the new standards.
• Create and oversee project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Coordinate staff training and establish monitoring systems for progress.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and promote continuous improvement.

About you 

• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience, ideally in aged care or healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and Australian regulations.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in project management tools and software.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

If you have a proven track record in project management and a passion for aged care, we encourage you to apply.

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
• The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
• We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, evidence of at least 3 X Covid vaccinations and agree to comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.