Project Manager-Food Services

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Join Epworth HealthCare as a Project Manager – Food Services and lead transformative change in hospital food delivery. 

This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to reimagine how food services are delivered across our hospital network, enhancing patient experience, operational efficiency, and nutritional outcomes. You'll work closely with hospitality, operational, and project teams to explore and implement new food service models, driving improvements that truly make a difference. Reporting to the Group Director, Projects and Change, with a matrix report to the Group Director of Support Services, you'll be at the forefront of modernising service delivery in a dynamic healthcare environment.

We're looking for a strategic and hands-on project leader with at least five years' experience in service delivery, ideally within hospitality or healthcare. You'll bring strong project planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a passion for innovation and excellence.

This is an exciting 12 month fixed term (Full Time) opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead innovative change in hospital food services. The role focuses on exploring and implementing new food delivery models that enhance patient experience, operational efficiency, and nutritional outcomes. Working closely with project, operational, and hospitality teams, the Project Manager will drive initiatives that modernize how food is prepared, delivered, and enjoyed. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment and is passionate about improving service delivery through creative, practical solutions.

Position Description

You will make an impact by:

• Developing and managing a comprehensive project plan for the Food Services strategy initiative, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Ensuring alignment of project objectives with hospital strategic goals and clinical priorities.
• Monitoring progress and adjusting plans to meet evolving needs and challenges
• Defining success metrics and KPIs for the Food Services strategy project.
• Conducting mid-implementation reviews and recommending continuous improvement initiatives.

You will need to have:

• Minimum 5 years Hospitality development / construction/Food project experience on large scale projects (Desirable)
• Computer literacy e.g. MS Office, Project Management and other reporting related technologies.
• Able to demonstrate an ability to apply strategic thinking along with a capacity to implement operational priorities.
• Financial tracking and reporting capabilities commensurate with managing medium to large construction projects
• Organizational, prioritization and time management skills; proven track record in project management.
• Provide leadership and coordination for the redevelopment and operational transitioning.

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business Administration, Health Administration and/or equivalent work experience
•  Certification in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) (desirable) 

At Epworth, everybody matters. It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary packaging benefits of $15,900 per annum
• In addition you will be able to salary package meal/accommodation expenses up to $2,650 per annum
• Reduced out-of-pocket expenses for health services at Epworth
• Discounted private health insurance
• Discounts to leading Australian retailers through the "My Benefits" Program

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.