Project Administration & Compliance Lead

12-month max term full-time opportunity based in Norwest with hybrid flexible working.

Play a key role supporting governance, compliance and project delivery across Residential & Retirement Living.

Join a purpose-led organisation making a meaningful difference in the lives of Australians.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Administration & Compliance Lead to provide high-level project administration, governance, and compliance support across key Residential and Retirement Living initiatives. Reporting to the GM, Residential Operations Support, this role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are delivered in line with organisational frameworks, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements. This is a national-facing role, working with geographically dispersed teams, and requires the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and compliance oversight. Occasional travel may be required.

About you:

• Diploma in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project administration, operational coordination or compliance support roles, ideally within aged care, health or other regulated environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting compliance-focused projects, contractor management, onboarding processes or similar operational initiatives
• Strong knowledge of the New Strengthened Aged Care Standards and broader regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience using contractor compliance systems (e.g. RapidGlobal, Linksafe), GPSMS, or similar compliance and data management platforms
• High attention to detail with proven capability in maintaining accurate records, documentation and data integrity
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with Procurement, Residential Managers, site teams and external stakeholders
• Ability to support, coordinate and influence geographically dispersed or remote teams to achieve project outcomes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and reporting tools
• Sound understanding of contractor validation processes, onboarding requirements and compliance controls within regulated environments

Highly regarded:

• Experience working within residential aged care, retirement living or community services environments

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply’ and attach your resume. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system. BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.