Program Manager

Overview

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Position details

- Fixed term position until Nov 2026
- Part time (60.8 hours per fortnight)
- Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 5 (Level 1 - 5 commensurate with experience)
- Located at The Alfred
- Great staff benefits

The Department

Established in 2011 and accredited in 2015 as a Research Translation Centre, Monash Partners is a partnership of researchers, health professionals, consumers and the community that innovates for better health. Our health service partners provide care for more than 3 million Australians including some of Australia’s most diverse and underserved communities across metropolitan, regional and rural areas. Maintaining our focus on research, research translation and capacity building, our proposed activities align with the pillars of our strategic plan: CONNECT | SUPPORT | IMPACT 2030. Monash Partners strategy page: monashpartners.org.au/our-strategy/.

Our Partners include Alfred Health, Monash Health, Eastern Health, Peninsula Health and Cabrini Health, Monash University, Baker, Burnet and Hudson Institutes, with La Trobe University, Latrobe Regional Health and Outcome Health as Associate Partners. Corporate oversight of Monash Partners exists at two levels – a Member’s Council to provide strategic direction and an Executive, comprised of the Leaders of each of the Clinical Themes and Enabling Platforms and Partner representatives. Monash Partners is also an active member of the Australian Health Research Alliance (AHRA) the peak body for 12 accredited RTCs and 2 Emerging Centres co-leading the Consumer and Community Involvement and Data Platforms.

Position Summary

The Program Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of key projects within Monash Partners. This role ensures that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining high standards of scientific integrity and compliance. The Program Manager will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, researchers, administrative staff, funding bodies, and external collaborators. The position plays a vital role in enhancing cross-organisational collaboration, strategic alignment, and research translation initiatives, contributing to the overall impact and success of Monash Partners.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, science, public health, project management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects or initiatives in a healthcare, academic or research environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing a range of documents and materials.
- High-level interpersonal skills with a collaborative and consultative approach.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently within a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools (e.g. Zoom, Teams, SharePoint).

Desirable:

- Experience in a health service or academic/research organisation
- Knowledge of the Australian healthcare or research translation landscape
- Familiarity with research impact frameworks or research translation processes

Staff Benefits

- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Enquiries

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Sherryn Bowker - Chief Operating Officer, s.bowker@alfred.org.au

Closing date

Applications close at 11pm AEDT, Wednesday 5th November 2025.

Diversity, inclusion and adjustments

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please contact the listed person. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: Alfred Health

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