Project Manager

About Us

The G’day Group comprises three leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, G’day Parks and loyalty program G’day Rewards. Employing more than 2,200 people Australia-wide, G’day Group has a truly national footprint of over 300 holiday parks, including 85+ fully owned and operated parks and Resorts. The largest park network in the country, we’re about authentic Australian holiday experiences and inviting all Aussies to say g’day to more of Australia.

We’re on a journey of growth and evolution to reshape the industry, offering the best customer experience underpinned by the best technology. Each year, we showcase the true Australia to millions of guests and we are the co-custodians of some of the country’s most treasured places; a privilege we don’t take lightly. With eyes on domestic and regional tourism like never before, we are building a passionate, adaptable, high-performance team to create holiday memories that put a smile in every g’day.

The Role

As the IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of IT projects, from initiation to completion. The projects could be infrastructure driven and / or application based.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with a focus on quality.

Your extensive experience in IT project management will be essential in driving project success and ensuring the continuous improvement of project management practices across Discovery Parks.

Your role responsibilities will include;

Project Planning:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables and success criteria.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to achieve project goals.
• Align project objectives and deliverables with business and IT strategy.

Project Execution and Delivery:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, providing clear direction and support.
• Scope and agree deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to project management best practices.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, manage issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Work closely with finance and PMO to establish and manage project budgets.
• Optimise resource allocation to maximize project efficiency and outcomes.
• Regularly monitor project status and expenses, and report on financial performance.

Risk Management and Issue Resolution:

• Identify and assess project risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Facilitate effective issue resolution and escalation when necessary.

Stakeholder Management and Communication:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain and enhance the business relationships.
• Provide regular project updates, status reports, and executive-level briefings.
• Address stakeholder concerns and ensure alignment with project objectives.

Quality Assurance and Documentation:

• Implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet established standards.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and lessons learned.
• Implement and oversee IT testing strategies and plans.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously assess and improve project management methodologies and processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.

Your Experience

Tertiary Qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology or a relevant field, combined with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. You will have proven experience as an IT Project manager, with demonstrated experience managing multiple projects concurrently. You will have strong proficiency in project management methodologies e.g. Prince 2, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall and tools, including Jira.

By bringing a high level of energy, self-motivation, decisiveness, initiative, flexibility, and attention to detail to G'day Group together with your naturally upbeat and open communication style will fit our cultural values. You will have a highly organised mindset, with the ability to assess the urgency of work allocated to you by various stakeholders whilst working closely with our established IT Team.

You will be joining a high performing team in a rapidly changing business that is disrupting the accommodation sector.

If you are passionate, adventurous, and ready to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you.

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Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing – Flexible and hybrid working arrangements / Employee Assistance Program / Discounted private health cover / BeWell Training Program / Weekly yoga and walking group / Free annual flu vaccinations
• Leave Policies – Parental leave / Volunteer leave / Study leave 
• Professional Development – Leadership programs / Support of external training courses / Reimbursement of professional memberships
• Employee Savings – Discounted accommodation and experience rates / Salary packaging / Discovery partner discounts/ Free G’day Rewards membership / Loyalty recognition benefits

ESG Statement

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.

Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges. Drivers Licence essential.