This role offers the opportunity to work within an organisation that prioritises people, purpose, and work-life balance, while developing your project management capability in a complex and supportive environment. You will also have opportunities for training, professional development, and exposure to a wide range of business and technology stakeholders.

The position
As a key Project Manager in the D&IG (Digital and Information Group) Core Delivery PMO, you will get the opportunity to:

• Deliver technology and business-technology projects end‑to‑end, on schedule, within budget and meeting ReturnToWorkSA and SA Government quality standards.
• Manage complex projects across the full project lifecycle (PMI / PRINCE2) and SDLC, using best practice tailoring to guide methodology and delivery approach.
• Manage and coordinate large project teams, including internal staff, vendors and delivery partners.
• Build, develop and maintain relationships with multiple and varied stakeholders.
• Engage closely with business and IT stakeholders to align on scope, value, priorities, risk management and delivery expectations.
• Manage full governance, finances, schedules, resourcing, RIDAC and reporting (including Executives and Steering Committees).
• Identify and manage risks and issues, dependencies and delivery issues, escalating and providing options to stakeholders and sponsors where required.
• Join a passionate team of project management professionals.

This is a full‑time fixed-term position for 2 years.

About you
You thrive in a culture of care, professional excellence, and accountability. You’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience delivering IT projects from the initiation through to closure phase, internally in organisations, working closely with internal business and IT teams.
• Proven end‑to‑end ownership of internal complex technology projects as lead or sole Project Manager, with large teams of 20+ across durations of 6-18 months.
• Strong people skills, particularly with non‑IT business teams, in a face-to-face and hybrid working model.
• Willingness to learn, desire to contribute to successful project and program management, and humility to build your skills and experience.

About ReturnToWorkSA
At ReturnToWorkSA, our purpose is to empower and support South Australians impacted by work injury. Our services and those delivered by our claims agents are designed to provide early intervention support to workers and employers following a work injury to ensure the worker can recover and return to work as quickly as possible. We manage the collection of premium payments from registered employers and our invested funds to ensure we maintain a viable financial position that enables the delivery of quality support and services to injured workers.

In addition, we are the regulator of the Return to Work scheme and play the key role of protecting the integrity and fairness of the Scheme by monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Act and providing education and support about the health benefits of work.

Why join us? 
Experience a workplace culture that rewards your contribution and provides the development and support to help you reach your potential. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can genuinely make a difference to the lives of South Australians affected by work injury. At ReturnToWorkSA, you can expect a range of benefits including:

• An extensive wellbeing program
  • access to a broad range of wellbeing seminars, webinars and information sessions
  • a free onsite gym and bike storage
  • annual vaccinations, skin checks, seasonal fruit and corporate cup challenge
  • discounted corporate private health insurance
  • and a proactive EAP provider
• Flexible work options including part time and working from home
• Access to learning and development programs to enhance your personal and professional skill set and career development
• Modern offices with excellent amenities in the Adelaide CBD

Further information                 
Candidates will also be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate personal and professional alignment with ReturnToWorkSA’s organisational values which are critical to our success: We care about people and sustainability; We are inclusive and innovative; We listen to understand; and We own our actions.

 Project Manager (Program Manager) - D&IG - Position Description.pdf

The final offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

How to apply
Please submit an expression of interest demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume addressed to Ebony Cundy-Profke. If you have questions about the role, please contact recruitment@rtwsa.com.

Please note shortlisting and interviewing for this role will commence immediately so we strongly encourage all candidates to put forward your applications as soon as possible.

Inclusion and acceptance
ReturnToWorkSA is an equal opportunity employer, valuing difference and embracing diversity and we promote flexible ways of working, applicants are encouraged to discuss any workplace adjustments that might be needed as well as the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Still not sure?
We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180. Research indicates that up to 60% of women and underrepresented groups may hesitate to proceed, even after completing a draft application. We firmly believe that diversity enhances the strength of every team, so even if you don’t tick all the boxes we still want to hear from you.