The Project Manager will work with a multidisciplinary team responsible for implementing defined finance related system and process solutions across the Health System. Through exceptional communication, the Project Manager will provide the strategic advice that is required to influence senior executives and drive process improvement strategies that support the capability uplift of staff and access to improved finance processes across the Department and Hospital and Health Services.

Job details

The successful candidate will develop project plans and apply appropriate project management techniques, methodologies and tools, that ensure a well-documented approach to benefits realisation, risk and issue management and quality project outcomes.

Role fit

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Evidenced background in successfully managing and delivering complex projects and business change management activity.
• Expertise in applying established project management methodologies and providing advice on the use of appropriate project management techniques and tools.
• Well-developed leadership and team management skills, and experience in building and sustaining high profile multi-disciplinary project teams to achieve high quality project outcomes.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal competence, including resilience and a proven ability to lead negotiations, resolve conflict and positively influence and motivate others in a significant environment of reform and change.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, Queensland Health systems including S/4HANA.
• Ability to identify and drive process improvement by using evidence to demonstrate the need for change, as well as the being able to communicate how change may be enacted.
• Proven issue identification, analytical and research skills, problem solving skills and a demonstrated ability to develop innovative, sensitive and practical solutions and provide expert strategic advice to complex issues.

Behavioural Competencies Required

We are all leaders in the Department of Health, regardless of role or classification level. The department is committed to leadership at all levels of our organisation, in this role you will be required to display the following leadership behaviours:

• Embraces change and leads with focus and optimism in an environment of complexity and ambiguity.
• Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes.
• Inspires others by driving clarity, engagement and a sense of purpose.
• Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency.

How to apply

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
• Late applications cannot be submitted online. For a late application to be considered, please arrange approval and submission via the contact person.
• Applications will remain current for 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy. Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process.
• Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by Queensland Health. Prospective employees are required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Project Manager, Employee Expenses - RD (PDF, 288KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants Sept 23 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants