Initiative Lead

For over 150 years, Anglicare Southern Queensland has been walking alongside Queenslanders, offering care, support, and dignity to those who need it most. By providing a range of support services, including aged care, foster care, family support, homelessness services, youth support and counselling, our mission is to make a lasting impact by fostering hope, independence, and inclusion.

At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and care. Join our team today, and make a difference today, tomorrow and together. Be where you’re needed. Belong right here.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Initiative Lead to join our Aged Care Services (ACS) Transformation Team on a 12 month full time fixed term contract.

Reporting to the Head of Transformation, the Initiative Lead will plan and lead the delivery of projects and initiatives aligned with Anglicare Southern Queensland’s Strategy through all stages including scoping, initiating, planning, executing and close out (including support hand over and benefit realisation) in accordance with all governance framework and reporting requirements.

This role is suited to candidates with experience delivering organisational improvement and transformation initiatives, particularly in process optimisation and uplift projects within complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation initiatives to ensure structures, roles and reporting lines support the organisation’s strategic priorities and operational effectiveness.
• Undertake end-to-end reviews of business processes to identify inefficiencies, duplication, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement streamlined processes, frameworks and governance mechanisms to improve efficiency, service delivery and accountability.
• Analyse operational data and stakeholder feedback to inform evidence-based recommendations for organisational and process improvements.
• Prepare business cases, impact assessments and implementation plans to support organisational change initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and consultations with executives, managers and staff to gather insights and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to ensure initiatives align with workforce planning, policies and legislative requirements.
• Support change management activities associated with organisational redesign and process improvements, including communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and maintain documentation relating to organisational structures, processes and governance arrangements.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented changes and recommend further improvements where required.

What you will bring to the role

• Valid Aged Care Worker Screening Check (or ability to attain)
• Relevant qualifications in Project Management (i.e., PMBoK, Prince II, Agile or similar) (desired) Certification and/or membership with PMI, AIPM or similar (desired)
• Demonstrated experience in a Project Manager or Initiative Lead role using project management methodologies, tools and practices
• Relevant experience delivering projects within the aged or healthcare industry (desired)
• Experience in business case development, planning all aspects, developing plans, schedules, budgets, scope
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies and techniques i.e., PMBOK, Prince2, Agile
• Background in IT systems, process change support, training, go live and roll outs

Why you’ll love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland

• Voted Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
• Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
• Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
• Flexible Working Environment and work from home possibilities.
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
• Novated Lease – pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
• Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
• Benefits App – discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & much more!).
• Referral App – $1 for each time you share job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
• Wellbeing App – Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
• A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support

Interested?

Click apply and send us your current resume.

For further information please contact

Daniel Walsh - Corporate Recruitment Advisor

Email: ***email_hidden***

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.