Project Officer/analyst

Requisition No: 4586
- Executive Division: Chief Executive
- Division: New Footscray & Melton Hospital
- Program: New Footscray Hospital
- Department: New Footscray Hospital Resourcing
- Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad
- Job Function: Administration & Leadership
- Project: New Footscray Hospital
- **Location**:Footscray Hospital
- **Employment Type**:Fixed Term,**Part-Time
- **Salary**:HS5 with over award depending on experience

**About the role**:
Western Health is seeking a dynamic and analytical Project Officer/Data Analyst to support the operational readiness of our brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital.

As a key member of the NFH Project Operations Readiness Team, you’ll work across Health Support Services and Procurement & Supply Services to support Day 1 operations for the NFH. Using data to drive smart decisions, you’ll help ensure our new facility opens smoothly and safely.

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in hospital commissioning, data-driven planning, and service design—all in a role that directly impacts patient care and operational excellence.

**What You’ll Do**
- Analyse clinical, operational, and admin data to support transition and readiness planning
- Develop dashboards, visualisations, and reports that inform key decisions
- Work closely with clinical teams, support services, and senior leaders
- Translate data into actionable insights that improve services across Western Health

**Who You’ll Work With**

You’ll collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders—from hospital directors, clinicians, and operations managers to HealthShare Victoria and Plenary Health—playing a central role in one of the state’s most complex healthcare projects.

**About You**

You’re a problem-solver and team player with:

- Experience in data analytics, project coordination or health service planning
- Skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
- A knack for turning complex data into clear, actionable insights
- Confidence to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment

**Highly Desirable**:

- Degree in Health Information Management, Public Health, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field
- Have worked in a public health or clinical setting
- Understand data management best practices

Position Description

**About Western Health**

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

**Why join us?**

**Compensation and benefits**
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

**Learning and development opportunities**
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

**Community impact and inclusion**
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

**Organisational culture and environment**
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

**Ready to make an impact?**

If you’re passionate about excellence and acountability in healthcare, we’d love to hear f