Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan Project Manager

View PositionPosition DetailsReference Number 25781
Position Title Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan Project Manager
Employment Type Fixed Term Part Time
Service Strategy & Planning
Location Parkville
Salary $108,924.00 to $118,898.00
Hours Per Week 30.4
Position Summary

• Part Time fixed term for 3 Years
• Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working
• $106,787 - $ 114,910 base (pro rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Royal Women’s Hospital is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people. We pay our respects to their Elders both past and present and acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first people of this nation.We are one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.About the program of workThe Women’s is committed to achieving a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. We stand together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, working in partnership to ensure that all women, babies, their families, and communities achieve optimal health and wellbeing. The Women’s vision for reconciliation is for culturally safe healthcare that is free from racism and united by deep respect for First Nations peoples and their continuing connection to Country.Between February 2020 and May 2021, the Women’s completed important foundational work under our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), building our cultural awareness, celebrating and learning more about the world’s oldest continuing culture, establishing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, and putting processes and structures in place to effectively govern our plan. The Women’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan builds on this work, seeking to continue to listen, learn, strengthen relationships with communities and work together to build the strong foundations and relationships that ensure sustainable, thoughtful, and impactful RAP outcomes into the future.About the roleReporting to the Director Systems Improvement and working closely with the Executive Sponsor for the RAP (Chief Operating Officer, COO), this high profile role will provide exceptional leadership to ensure the successful implementation of the deliverables defined in the Women’s Innovate RAP.Key deliverables will see you:

• In partnership with the Executive Sponsor for the RAP, develop the Project Plan for the successful implementation of the Women’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan initiatives
• Drive end to end project delivery through day-to-day management of activities against the developed project plan. This will include in many cases hands on development of the artefacts/deliverables (e.g. updating policies, processes, tools, writing communications, preparing agendas)
• Lead the implementation of relevant education and training on the RAP Initiatives.
• Prepare written reports to communicate progress and inform projects decisions, including briefings, discussion papers, project proposals and status reports to internal and external stakeholders, such as the Department of Health and Reconciliation Australia
• Complete annual reporting of achievements and compliance with the Cultural Safety Framework to the Department of Health.
• Conduct reviews and utilise analytical skills to clearly define possible solutions and opportunities or benefits to enable fact-based decisions.
• Prepare funding submissions, business cases, proposals, and other correspondence to inform decision making by the Board, Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team, governments, partners in the health sector and philanthropists.
• Work with the Director Social Model of Health in the management of the Cultural Safety Grant funding.

About youYou will possess excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.To be successful within this role you will need to:

• ​​Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Highly Desirable)
• Possess a commitment to achieving culturally safe practice that is free from racism and united by deep respect for First Nations peoples
• Demonstrate project management experience and knowledge and/or qualifications in one or more methods - Change Management, Project Management, Lean Process Improvement, Co-Design, Problem Solving and Facilitation
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively set timelines and drive results to achieve targets, effectively balancing competing and/or conflicting priorities
• Display strong written communication skills including written (formal reports and briefings) and proficiency in MS Office software
• Possess a proven ability to build rapport, work collaboratively, partner and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Our benefitsAt the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
• Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, monthly ADO’s and 17.5% leave loading
• Support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff through our Karreeta Networking and Mentoring group and culturally safe professional supervision sessions

Inclusion and belongingThe Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, physically, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.Join us!If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health. If you need assistance or require any adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.
Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have knowledge and/or qualification in one or more methods - Project Management, Change Management, Lean Process Improvement, Co-Design, Problem Solving and Facilitation?
Desirable: Do you have experience setting up and successfully managing complex projects in a hospital environment?
Essential: Do you have extensive project management experience including theory and practice in project management leadership, co-design and partnering practices?
Contact Person Donna Smith
Contact Number (03) 8345 3872
Alternate Contact Person Gina Bundle
Alternate Contact Number (03) 8345 3047
Closing Date 01/04/2024
Position Description Position Description - Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan Project Manager.pdfSharePlease note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.