Project Manager - Operational Readiness (New Footscray Hospital)

The Project Manager will play a critical role in the New Footscray Hospital Project Team, facilitating the delivery and supporting operational planning, change management and transition in preparation for operational and clinical commissioning for the NFH Operations Readiness, Activation and Transition program of work.The position is critical to ensuring sustainable service delivery plans and change outcomes are developed and implemented to align with project and Western Health strategic objectives.This position provides coordination and delivery for all operational planning, activation, change management and transition activities under the scope of the NFH ORAT program of work, to meet the current and future health care needs of our community.Applications close at 11:59pm on 30 June 2024.Contact: Sarah RossPhone: 0422 151 125About UsOur workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children's Check.Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.