Project Manager

• Location: Footscray Hospital
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time
• Salary: HS4 Grade 4 Level 1-5

About the role

We are seeking a talented, motivated capital works Project Manager to join our WH Capital Development team in the delivery and commissioning of the new Point Cook Community Hospital. This exciting opportunity is open to candidates with proven project management and delivery skills, and an education background in project management and/or construction related disciplines. Health and government related experience considered favourable.

As Project Manager, you'll play a crucial role as the responsible interface point of contact with external project leads, internal stakeholders, the project delivery team and oversee all WH procurements and co-ordination of WH activities during construction and commissioning.

This client side role is focused on delivering best care and great infrastructure outcomes for Western Health and suits a driven, enthusiastic candidate keen to work in collaborative team and contribute their skills in the successful establishment of a brand new community hospital health service at Point Cook.

Key responsibilities:

• Day to day lead point of contact for all WH interface activities
• Monitoring and reporting on program, budgets and risk status
• Leading the WH procurement activities and stakeholder co-ordination
• Support the development of plans for facility commissioning, handover and operation
• Support the Project Director and other team members.

About you:

• Able to understand and complete the technical requirements of the role, with a positive and proactive can-do attitude
• A qualification, experience or strong interest in healthcare design and construction related infrastructure
• Possess proven, compassionate and respectful approach to engagement which facilitates constructive and professional working relationships with all stakeholders involved in the project
• Possess demonstrable experience in a wide range of support functions including, project administration, FF&E specification and procurement, building ICT systems, monitoring and reporting progress updates, testing and commissioning of infrastructure and claims and acquittal processes.

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 the provision of appropriate and high quality healthcare built environments in support of best care outcomes for our community health and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 27 September 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Eamonn O'Donoghue (Senior Project Manager/Project Director - PCCH) via Eamonn.O'

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.