Manager - Engineering Strategy & Performance

Manager - Engineering Strategy & Performance

Salary: Admin Grade 5 (commensurate with experience) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Engineering Strategy & Performance Manager is responsible for leading the strategic performance, governance, compliance and continuous improvement of engineering services across Western Health. The role develops engineering strategies, performance frameworks, standards and governance systems that improve reliability, resilience, asset performance and operational efficiency across all campuses.

Working closely with the Chief Engineer, Strategic Engineering, Facilities Management teams and Project teams, the position drives engineering excellence through data-driven decision making, digital transformation, asset performance reporting, business intelligence, technical standards, engineering assurance and organisational capability.

The role provides strategic leadership for engineering performance reporting, maintenance optimisation, compliance assurance, engineering risk management and engineering system governance while supporting the successful planning and delivery of capital infrastructure programs.

This position will see you working across all Western Health Campuses with Sunshine as the primary office. Due to the nature of the Department and the role, out of hours work may be required.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Engineering Performance

Engineering Governance & Compliance

Engineering Continuous Improvement

About you

Tertiary qualifications at Bachelor level for Engineering.

Experience in the planning, design review, fault analysis and quality assessment of multi-discipline engineering systems in a brownfield environment.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters to non-technical colleagues at all levels, both within Western Health and externally.

A good team player who is confident, well-motivated and capable of working under pressure, with an excellent record for meeting deadlines.

Proficient in the use of PC Windows applications adaptable to new software for document management.

Effective communication, negotiation and presentation skills and excellent report writing skills.

Quality improvement, project management and change management experience within a complex organisation.

Demonstrated planning, organisation and analytical abilities.

Demonstrated sound judgement and innovation in problem solving and generating positive solutions to work situations.

Exceptional ability to synthesise wide sources of information of different veracities and identify various risks and opportunities available.

Experience with service delivery across a multiple campus health organisation (desirable).

Experience working in low resource contexts (desirable).

Experience working in highly governed engineering industries (desirable).

About Western Health Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Whyjoinus? Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.

Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.

Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

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