Mutual Benefits Project Manager

EML is a leading Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Management business. Our goal is to help people get their lives back through ongoing support during their return-to-work journey. We continue to experience ongoing growth and now have over 4,000 dedicated employees. We foster a learning culture that allows for us to continually invest in our employees ensuring a long-term career here at EML.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As part of our diverse team, you will help make a positive impact on someone’s life every day. You will feel great satisfaction knowing your talent and hard work has a purpose.

Throughout our 115-year history, Employers Mutual Limited has proudly helped people get their lives back after a workplace injury or illness. Today, through the Mutual Benefits Program, we invest in innovative projects, products, tools and services designed to improve outcomes for employers, injured workers, and the communities we support.

This Project Manager role is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in stakeholder engagement, project management and governance, and progress your career in project or change management.
 

The Project Manager role is required to support, implement and proactively manage Mutual Benefits funded projects which can include conducting research, implementing new operational processes, creating and piloting new products or services, or developing tools and resources for customers.

The role encompasses planning, execution, reporting and benefits realisation functions to ensure the projects are completed on time, to scope and within budget while delivering quality outcomes. The role works closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including employers, providers, and industry experts such as universities and researchers.

This will be a Full Time, 12-month contract based in our Sydney, Melbourne or Newcastle offices, with flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.
 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of project documentation to monitor and manage project movement, including (but not limited to);
  • Project initiation and Business Case
  • Project Charter & Plan
  • Project Schedule
  • Budget & Resource Plan
  • Risk and Issues Register
  • Change Management Plan
  • Status Reports
• Manage external providers, by developing contracts, collaborating on project deliverables, and ensuring quality
• Develop and maintain collaborative and effective relationships with internal stakeholders
• Initiate and facilitate workshops as required to assist with the definition of requirements and design of solutions
• Proactively identify risks and issues on the project and facilitate mitigation/resolution
• Plan, schedule and track project timelines, milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools
• Regularly monitor and report on progress to all key stakeholders
   

ABOUT YOU

• 2-3 years demonstrated experience in managing projects on a large spectrum, or similar experience as a project co-ordinator
• 2 – 3 years of workers compensation or claims management experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodology would be highly advantageous
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Strong stakeholder management abilities
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills

WHAT WE OFFER

We stand together as equals. EML is an equal opportunity employer so by coming to work for us, you will be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and where we show respect, integrity and honesty.

EML provides career opportunities and great employee benefits, including:

• A diverse and collaborative team culture like no other

• Flexibility to work from home to support work/life balance

• A corporate wellbeing program with discounted health insurance and gym membership

• Generous discounts from over 350 retailers through our RewardsHub program

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential

• Access to support and counselling services with work or personal matters, through our Employee Assistance Program

• Companywide events to stay connected and celebrate success

• Entitlement to annual company incentive scheme + salary reviews

• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus super
  

We value our people and are committed to supporting our employees by investing in their professional development and providing generous employee benefits. If this position is of interest to you, please apply now.