Project Manager

Role: Project Manager Type: Full time fixed-term (2 year contract) Location: Based at Eldercare's Head Office, Eastwood Remuneration: $130,000 + 5000km travel allowance + super At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career. About The Role This is a dynamic, people‑focused role that requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to navigate complex environments. You’ll contribute to a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance while supporting Eldercare’s commitment to delivering exceptional care for older South Australians. In this pivotal role, you will lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of projects that directly support Eldercare’s model of care across our residential aged care facilities and retirement living sites. You’ll be responsible for managing end‑to‑end project delivery - from concept phase, planning and resourcing, through to execution, monitoring, and close‑out - ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working within Eldercare’s Portfolio Management Office, you’ll collaborate closely with General Managers, Functional Leads, Site Operations Managers, and external consultants. Your work will span strategic initiatives, clinical projects, and hands‑on project management activities. You’ll also play a key role in continuous improvement, helping refine project systems, processes, and documentation to strengthen organisational capability. What You Will Bring

• Sound knowledge of contemporary project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile).
• Experience working within a structured PMO framework.
• High‑level proficiency in Excel, Scheduling Tools, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong project management capability with a customer‑service mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to critically analyse design proposals and contribute to improved project delivery methods.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritise effectively, and meet agreed deadlines.
• A current drivers licence.

If you want to join our Project team, we can offer you:

• Attractive staff benefits and not-for-profit salary sacrificing
• Great team environment with variety in the role
• Ongoing professional development in a caring environment
• Modern office environment with onsite parking

Eldercare encourage you to apply if you are a committed and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes whilst modelling the behaviours underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability and connection. To view the Job and Person Specification, please click here , and for more information about the role, please contact Andrew Hoyle, PMO Manager at andrew.hoyle@eldercare.net.au We will be reviewing applications as they come in and will act quickly to secure the right person. To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19. Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected. Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse. All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.