Program Manager Pathology Services

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Position Details
Reference Number 25763
Position Title Program Manager Pathology Services
Employment Type Fixed Term Part Time
Service Program Manager Pathology Services
Location Parkville
Salary $118,898.00 to $131,217.00
Hours Per Week 30.4
Position Summary

• Part Time 30.4 hours p/w, Fixed Term role until June 2026
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
• $118,898 - $131,217 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Royal Women’s Hospital is 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 Pathology Network West Program
The Pathology Network West (PNW) Program is an exciting transformation program spanning the four health services of the Parkville Precinct: The Royal Women’s Hospital (the Women’s), The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal Children’s Hospital, and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. This strategic Program will amalgamate the Pathology Services within the Parkville Precinct forming a new public pathology entity that will provide world-class, research-led public Pathology Services.
About the role
The Program Manager – Pathology Services will lead the establishment of Pathology Services for the Royal Women’s Hospital as a member of the newly forming entity as part of the PNW Program.
A regular day will see you:

• Work collaboratively with Parkville precinct partners and the West Metro Health Service Partnership to achieve the implementation of the Pathology Network West.
• Lead the Royal Women’s Hospital in the establishment and integration of the precinct Pathology Services into a new public pathology entity as part of the PNW Program
• Drive operational efficiencies and implementing service improvement
• Manage the contracts, partnership agreements and obligations related to Pathology Services required for the project

About you
We are looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with extensive experience in multi-stakeholder management in complex environments to lead the implementation and establishment of this service.
You’ll bring with you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional / business experience in health services
• Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation including development of strategic initiatives, monitoring project plans and performance, reporting, issue and risk management
• Experience in leading clinical service operations or clinical programs, in a hospital environment
• Demonstrated experience in change management
• Superior organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with proven capacity to prioritise and multi-task whilst maintaining expectations / timelines

Our benefits
At 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, ncluding:

• $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, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Inclusion and belonging
The 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+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, 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.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Contact Person Alison Smith
Contact Number (03) 8324 2218
Closing Date 27/03/2024
Position Description PD - Program Manager - Pathology Services_01Mar2024.pdf
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Please 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.