Role:  IT Project Manager

• Located at Sydney’s Iconic - Taronga Zoo!
• Temporary 2-year contract
• TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 8, annual package $133,487 (includes base salary $118,296 + plus superannuation & leave loading)

Taronga Zoo Sydney is looking for an experienced and motivated IT Project Manager to join the team!

Are you ready to take the lead on impactful IT projects that shape the future of Taronga? We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced IT Project Manager to drive innovation, deliver results, and help bring our strategic vision to life.
In this role, you’ll manage the rollout of cutting-edge customer-facing systems and critical internal business solutions—making a real difference to how we operate and connect with our community.

About the Role…

To lead and oversee all aspects of key Information Technology (IT) projects from development through implementation to completion, ensuring project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget and meet the Taronga strategic plans.

Key Accountabilities…

• Manage and oversee multiple complex IT projects throughout all phases of the allocated projects lifecycle (planning, design delivery & support).
• Facilitate and participate in design workshops to understand overall IT and change management requirements.
• Implement and develop the project charter defining the project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical and financial feasibility. Manage overall governance of the projects and report/ and escalate to management/steering committees as needed.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress and manage project risks. Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the on-time delivery of projects to agreed parameters.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, within budget and meet compliance requirements.
• Mange and oversee tender procurement processes as required, and in accordance with Taronga policies and New South Wales Government procurement guidelines.
• Partner with key areas of the organisation to drive continuous improvement through the Move to Improve program

About You…

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Relevant Project Management Methodology certifications (Prince2, Agile etc.) or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects through to completion in a medium or large sized organisation. 

• Demonstrated business partnering and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence business and technology outcomes. 
• Strong attention to detail with a process-driven, continuous improvement mindset.
• Hold a current NSW Driver’s License or ability to have existing license formally recognised, including manual and maintain at your own expense.
• Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check).

Benefits…

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:

• Flexible Hybrid work model - Taronga supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers!
• Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s
• Free onsite car parking, outside of peak periods
• A wide range of discounts on our award-winning accommodation across both sites
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
• Discounted Fitness Passport
• We’re a social team - there’s always lots going on around the zoo that we get involved with!
• + more!

We Value Diversity…

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.

Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

About Applying…

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.

1. Please outline your experience delivering digital systems for both customer and internal business users.
2. We’ve all been forced to change direction or priorities because of unforeseen events. Please provide an example of a project that you successfully delivered despite significant obstacles.

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday 4 May 2025
Please don't wait until the job closure date to apply, as we will be reviewing CVs and contacting candidates as applications are received.