About Opendoor
Opendoor is a community-driven not-for-profit empowering individuals with services, support, programs, and opportunities that improve lives.
Since 1986, we have supported vulnerable people, regardless of age, race, ability, or situation, through guidance, skill development, and fostering independence.
At Opendoor, we are committed to creating opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen our communities. Each year, we help thousands of people across Australia through practical, person-centred programs spanning employment, training, disability support, youth, allied health and social enterprise.
About the Role
We’re looking for a highly organised Project Manager to join our Strategy & Growth division and drive key organisational initiatives that support innovation, compliance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
This is a pivotal role responsible for leading the successful delivery of strategic and operational projects across the organisation. Working across multiple business areas, the Project Manager will oversee end-to-end project delivery, including major tenders, service improvement initiatives, organisational change projects, and stakeholder engagement activities.
The role is responsible for establishing robust project governance, developing and managing project plans, coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, in budget, and to the required quality standards. Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams, and external stakeholders, the Project Manager will ensure projects align with organisational priorities, deliver measurable benefits, and contribute to high-quality services and positive outcomes for the communities we serve.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a meaningful impact within the community services sector.
You’ll be Responsible for:
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Managing the full project lifecycle across multiple concurrent initiatives, including planning, coordination, risk management, reporting, and delivery
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Coordinating the timely development of tenders, grants, submissions, and strategic documentation to support organisational growth
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Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across government, community services, and industry sectors
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Monitoring project progress, analysing data and insights, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
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Ensuring projects and initiatives align with quality frameworks, compliance obligations, and Opendoor policies and procedures
About You
You’re a proactive and solutions-focused project professional who can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You may currently be working in a project management role or looking for the next step in your project management career.
You are highly collaborative, commercially aware, and capable of translating strategic objectives into practical outcomes. You enjoy building relationships, navigating complexity, and delivering high-quality work in a purpose-driven environment.
You will bring:
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Qualifications in Project Management or a related discipline
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Experience working with Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid delivery methodologies
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Demonstrated experience establishing and working within a Project Management Office and managing projects, tenders, submissions, or strategic initiatives
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Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality, persuasive documents, lead regular project status meetings, facilitate workshops and exert influence across the organisation
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Strong analytical and reporting capabilities with the ability to interpret data and provide insights
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously
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Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing skills and relationship management capability
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A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving
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Proficiency in the use of project management tools, especially monday.com or similar tools
- High level skills across MS Office
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Commitment to trauma-informed practice, child safety, and inclusive service delivery
Bonus points if you have:
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Experience within community services, employment services, disability, youth, or not-for-profit sectors
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Previous involvement in strategic growth, funding submissions, or service design projects
Why Join Opendoor?
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Values-driven – where optimism, inclusion and respect guide everything we do
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Flexible and supportive – with hybrid working options
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Rewarding – with access to salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
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Collaborative – you’ll work with passionate people making a difference every day
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Purpose-led – where your work directly contributes to improving lives and strengthening communities
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your application. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they come through and may close the advertisement early if we find the right person.
For questions, please contact Donna Dejkovski on [email protected]
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals with lived experience. Applicants must have Australian work rights.
Opendoor does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies.
Opendoor is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion, and training.
Child Safety
Opendoor is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We operate in compliance with the Child Safe Standards and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic). Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to safeguarding, and all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check, Police Check, and other relevant pre-employment screening.
