Job description
- Full time fixed term contract to 31st March 2025 – Parramatta CBD – Hybrid work model
- Lead strategic decision-making and resolution of delivery issues as the 2IC to the Head of People Transformation
- Oversee program scheduling and tracking, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and reporting on progress
- Drive issue and risk management, proactively identifying and mitigating project risks to ensure successful outcomes
- Base Salary + Super and NFP Salary Packaging Benefits (extra $18,550 tax-free) – Take home more pay
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? At Uniting, we believe in taking tangible steps to create a better future, inspiring individuals, revitalising communities, and tackling injustice head-on. Our unwavering focus is always on the people we serve, meeting them wherever they are in life’s journey. We’re currently seeking a dedicated Delivery Assurance Lead to join our team in the HRIS Transformation program.
About the Role:
As the Delivery Assurance Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role within our HRIS Transformation program, reporting directly to the Head of People Transformation. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring the effective management and delivery of the program by blending PMO expertise with hands-on project management skills. You’ll collaborate closely with the program’s leadership team, providing essential support in various domains crucial to our success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Assist the Head of People Transformation in strategic decision-making, design and delivery issue resolution, resource allocation, and day-to-day operations of the program.
- Program Scheduling and Tracking: Develop and maintain an integrated project plan, track key milestones, and report on progress and variations.
- Stakeholder and Project Meetings: Organise, attend, and participate in project meetings, ensuring timely documentation of actions and decisions.
- Reporting and Tracking: Monitor project progress and prepare presentation materials, including Steerco packs.
- Issue and Risk Management: Collate and maintain the program issues and risk log, assess project risks, and provide solutions where applicable.
- Program Governance: Ensure adherence to frameworks and maintain project management documents.
- Team Support and Collaboration: Foster cross-team collaboration and provide progress updates through agreed forums and channels.
- Executive Support: Assist the Head of People Transformation and fulfil leadership responsibilities in their absence.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- 15 or more years’ experience in PMO or project management, preferably within large-scale transformation programs.
- Strong understanding of program governance, risk management, and reporting practices.
- Experience in HR process and systems within a mid-size or complex organisation.
- Proficient in project management tools and software.
- Excellent communication skills and highly service-oriented.
Desirable Skills:
- Graduate or postgraduate studies in a related field.
- Agile Certification.
- Experience with large-scale enterprise or transformational efforts.
- Familiarity with Project management tools like JIRA.
- Experience in implementing change and IT systems across diverse geographical areas.
- Proficiency in Office365 tools.
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How to Apply: Please attach your CV and a brief cover letter and apply today!
For all enquiries, please email Louise Massie via email [email protected] using the subject line: HRIS Delivery Assurance Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.
What We Offer You:
- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
- Fitness Passport.
- Purchase of additional leave.
- Extensive opportunities for professional growth.
- Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Police Check and Reference Checks.
Join us in making a meaningful impact! Apply now and be part of our mission to create positive change.