Project Officer

Requisition No: 5711

Executive Division: Chief Executive

Division: New Footscray & Melton Hospital

Program: New Melton Health

Department: New Melton Hospital Project Team

Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad

Job Function: Administration & Leadership

Project: New Melton Hospital

• Location: Multiple Western Health Sites
• Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term
• Salary: HS5 + Super + Salary Packaging

About the role

Western Health is seeking a Project Officer to join the team delivering the New Melton Hospital — one of Victoria's largest and most significant health infrastructure projects. In this diverse and dynamic role, you'll work alongside clinical, non-clinical, and project teams to drive service development, change management, and stakeholder engagement.

If you're highly organised, proactive, and passionate about shaping patient-centred care, this is your chance to make a real impact on a project that will transform healthcare for one of Australia's fastest-growing communities.

As Project Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of the New Melton Hospital Project — a once-in-a-generation health infrastructure investment that will transform care for Melbourne's west.

You will work across a broad range of project activities including service development, change management, documentation, and stakeholder engagement. The role is highly dynamic and requires someone who is organised, proactive, and solutions-focused. Acting as a key representative of the NMH Project Team, you will collaborate with clinical, non-clinical, and project staff as well as external partners to ensure the hospital is designed and delivered to be safe, functional, and patient-centred from day one.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting clinical, non-clinical, and project staff to deliver project activities with robust consultation across the life of the project.
• Developing, maintaining, and managing project documentation.
• Preparing high-quality reports on project activities, risks, and milestones.
• Assisting in the preparation of communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring accurate recording of all project documentation.
• Facilitating complex system redesign and service transition activities using redesign and co-design methodologies.
• Maintaining effective communication and relationships with stakeholders across all levels.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to support project delivery.
• Managing workload effectively to meet deadlines while addressing complex issues and problem-solving.
• Performing other duties as directed by the NMH Project Managers or Director.

About you:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in health (Allied Health, Nursing, or Medical).
• Extensive clinical experience within a large, complex healthcare organisation.
• Strong understanding of public hospital operations, planning, and governance.
• Experience participating in or leading projects in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse, and prepare reports to support decision-making.
• Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders to support planning and project outputs.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and work independently to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer literacy.

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?

Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

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Closing date: 11:59pm on 24 October 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Donald Johnson via email

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.