About the
Role
We’re seeking an experienced and skilled Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact
programs that support the primary health care nursing workforce across Australia. In this role, you will take ownership of project outcomes, managing timelines, budgets and resources, while leading a small team and working closely with stakeholders to deliver meaningful results.
You’ll play a key leadership role in a collaborative and purpose-led environment, balancing
competing priorities, driving accountability, and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your project management expertise in a role that makes a real difference to the health sector.
Key
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of project workplans, including timelines, milestones and deliverables
- Manage project budgets, including forecasting, performance monitoring and corrective actions
- Monitor risks, priorities and resources to ensure delivery within scope and governance requirements
- Lead and manage stakeholder engagement, including key external partnerships
- Support senior-level stakeholder engagement alongside the Senior Managers
- Provide leadership and direction to project team members, driving accountability and performance
- Analyse program data and research to generate insights and recommendations
- Prepare reports, operational briefs and funding deliverables
- Ensure continuous improvement through performance monitoring and evaluation
What We Are Looking For
- 3–5 years’ experience delivering projects with accountability for scope, timelines, budget and risk
- Proven experience managing budgets, including forecasting and variance management
- Strong project leadership skills, including prioritisation and resource allocation
- Demonstrated ability to manage risks and make decisions in complex environments
- Experience leading or mentoring staff to achieve project outcomes
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Ability to analyse data and deliver clear, actionable insights and reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Understanding of the primary health care environment
Desirable:
- Formal project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI, Agile)
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, business or program management
Personal
Attributes
- Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate and guide others
- Highly organised with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Strategic thinker with a focus on outcomes and continuous improvement
- Collaborative and values-driven approach to work
Why Join Us?
At APNA, you will be part of the peak body representing primary health care nurses across Australia,
contributing to work that has a national impact.
We offer:
- The opportunity to lead meaningful programs that improve health outcomes
- A collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven culture
- A workplace that values innovation, accountability and excellence
- The chance to influence and strengthen the future of the primary health care nursing workforce
- A rewarding leadership role with real impact
Your application must include a cover letter, resume and address the Key Selection Criteria.
