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Search suburb or city: West Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3003
Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
* Lead the improvement activities that ensure a fit for purpose Project Management Framework across the enterprise
* Newly created 12-month fixed term, full-time role: Salary $150-$160k + Super + Salary packaging benefits
* Ideally Melbourne based but open to other locations – hybrid working flexibility
Discover life-giving possibilities
Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Planning and Performance this newly created role will collaborate with stakeholders to design and document improvements to the framework that supports successful delivery of strategic projects across the organisation.
This will involve working closely with the Portfolio Management Office and Lean Portfolio Management teams to co-design a framework that links delivery methodologies (agile, waterfall and hybrid) and provides a scalable, fit for purpose standard for planning and delivery.
The improvements to the framework will span all stages of project delivery, from concept to benefit realisation and link with the portfolio and change management frameworks. The PMF Improvement Lead will also partner with these teams to ensure that the framework components are aligned to the new Portfolio Project Management (PPM) system which is being enabled concurrently.
Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for:
Extensive experience using co-design principles to develop and implement project management methodologies and frameworks
Demonstrated experience engaging and partnering with multiple stakeholders enterprise wide
Proven ability to lead innovative engagement activities with stakeholders across multiple areas of the business
Excellent understanding of portfolio and project management best practice, and demonstrated experience in aligning multiple delivery methodologies to ensure business value
Sound commercial acumen and understanding of change management principles
Strong presentation and workshop facilitation skills
* Ability to start at short notice (i.e. max 2 week notice period) will be highly advantageous
This is a Fixed-term, full-time opportunity with a genuine hybrid working environment. Lifeblood is proud to accommodate flexible working and we are open to conversations around what this means to you. We are ideally looking for someone to start at short notice so this will be a preference.
Benefits And Wellbeing
We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.
In Addition To Being a Part Of An Organisation That Is The Heartbeat Of The Nation, You Will Have Access To The Following:
Ability to purchase additional annual leave
Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder - that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
Plus, many more!
Excited about this opportunity? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-giving possibilities.
Next steps
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out toRich via rwilkes@redcrossblood.org.au .
**Please note we cannot accept applications sent directly to this email please use the online portal to apply
This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.
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