Project Manager

Project Management Office | Fixed Term Fulltime (12-months)  

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Strategic Programs team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll lead the delivery of key technology projects, including the implementation of a new workforce management system that will modernise a critical part of our operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, Strategic Programs and Business Performance, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of strategic technology projects across Brightwater.

Working closely with executive sponsors, business leaders, IT teams, vendor partners and the Strategic Change Manager, you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with Brightwater's project governance framework. You'll also play a key role in maintaining business continuity throughout implementation and driving successful adoption of new systems across the organisation.

This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence meaningful change across Residential Aged Care, Disability, Allied Health and Catering services.

Brightwater can offer you:

• A lucrative base salary plus super and the ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers and heavily discounted gym membership with access to 65 facilities across Perth
• State of the art working space with an onsite café, free parking and staff gym!
• Hybrid working options, promoting a healthy work life balance

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of strategic technology projects, ensuring successful outcomes against scope, budget and timelines.
• Managing procurement and vendor selection activities, including RFPs, evaluations, demonstrations and contract recommendations.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, governance documentation, status reports and Steering Committee papers.
• Monitoring and managing project risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where required.
• Coordinating system configuration, testing, deployment and transition activities with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Partnering with the Strategic Change Manager to support training, business readiness and user adoption.
• Maintaining operational continuity throughout implementation and transition phases.
• Providing regular project updates to executive stakeholders and the Strategic Steering Committee.

About You

You're an experienced Project Manager with a track record of successfully delivering technology implementations in complex environments. You know how to balance project governance with practical delivery, build strong stakeholder relationships and keep projects moving forward.

You'll bring:

• Experience delivering enterprise technology or business systems projects.
• Knowledge of procurement and vendor management processes, including RFPs.
• Strong risk, issue and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a strong sense of accountability for project outcomes.

Experience within aged care, disability services or healthcare will be highly regarded but is not essential.

You will also need:

• A satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained in the last 12 months

About Brightwater:

With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We are ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

If you are passionate about working at a place where people are guided to create new opportunities for themselves, where people who thought they’d no longer be able to grow, are growing in new and different ways, and where people are enjoying life, making decisions and building new relationships – a place where people can pursue the dignity of independence, then submit your application, along with a cover letter, through Brightwater's online portal by COB 3 September 2026. Shortlisting will begin immediately. Please note that Brightwater reserves the right to close the advert prior to this date.

Please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and selection criteria.

For Further enquiries, please contact Zach Ooi @ 0429088113 or email [email protected]  for a confidential chat.

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