The Professional Services (PS) Project Manager provides expertise in managing and delivering professional services related projects and takes responsibility for project reporting to APC’s Project Enablement Team. Reporting to Director Research and Policy (but supporting SROs across the Professional Services and Standards Group), and working closely with the Project Enablement team, this role ensures the successful planning, execution, and delivery of PS projects aligned with APC’s strategic goals.
The position focuses on implementation of key projects within the established APC project environment while ensuring stakeholder alignment, risk management, and benefits realisation. Focussing on the PS project delivery, you will develop and retain subject matter expertise within these environments to create a seamless delivery of key projects.
About you
You will have excellent written communication skills, an eye for detail and a passion for project management!
You will have proven experience managing projects, including at least 3 years’ experience in leading, managing and delivering projects in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
You will have demonstrated ability to work with professional and technical teams and business operations to translate business needs into solutions.
It would be desirable to have tertiary qualifications in IT or project management related fields, industry certifications or experience working in either a health, NFP, assessment, research and/or accreditation environment.
About APC
The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is an independent not-for-profit company, responsible for accreditation of pharmacy education and training, under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS).
With 40 years of history and experience, we set and maintain the standards of pharmacy education to ensure that pharmacists who practise in Australia deliver safe and effective health care. This includes assessing overseas trained pharmacists, accrediting university programs and delivering exams to people wanting to become registered pharmacists in Australia.
We are based in the Canberra Airport Business Park complex, in a modern and well-appointed office complex, with cafes, shopping and easy access. We provide full FBT benefits as a PBI entity, welfare allowance and free onsite car parking. We also offer flexible working arrangements, including a 60/40 hybrid work model that balances office and work from home opportunities once fully trained.
We pride ourselves as an equal opportunity employer that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Salary Package + Benefits
An attractive package will be negotiated for this role and includes salary of $110,000 (negotiable) plus superannuation + carpark + salary packaging (PBI) and wellbeing allowance. Additionally, the APC offers 15 days personal leave, four weeks annual leave plus end of year office closure, generous parental leave provisions along with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work from home opportunities.
Ideally one of the positions would be Canberra office based while one could be remote for the right candidate. Full time and part time will be considered depending on experience.
How to Apply:
To find out more about this key opportunity visit www.pharmacycouncil.org.au/who-we-are/work-with-us/ to obtain a copy of the position description or email ***********@pharmacycouncil.org.au
Please submit a 1-2 page covering letter (this is important) outlining your interest in the role along with your resume to ***********@pharmacycouncil.org.au by Midnight Sunday 8th March 2026.