Project Manager OR Lead

• Extensive investment in facilities and people supporting our significant service expansion
• Full Time Fixed Term role until November 2025
• Salary $133,972.80(Classification-Grade 8 Administration) + 11% Super + Benefits
• Free On-site Parking 
• A culture where people care

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you're passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

Job location

Our Corporate Office is located at Thomas Embling Hospital just 15 minutes north of the city. Due to our announced expansion, we have a need for experienced like-minded professionals to join our team. Thomas Embling Hospital is a secure Mental Health, currently 134 bed, hospital providing acute care, rehabilitation, and continuing care programs. With planned expansion commencing 2024 with significant increase in access to care, we will have a dedicated Women's service and an additional medium secure men's facility. Now is the time to join us!

About the Role:

The Project Manager – Operational Readiness Lead role undertakes key project functions supporting the Forensicare Project Team for the Thomas Embling Hospital Bed Expansion Operational Readiness Project, to enable the timely delivery of the requirements of the project. The role takes direction from the Operational Readiness Project Control Group, Project Sponsor and Director of Organisational Project delivery to provide support under agreed priorities and time lines.

Duties:

• Provide key inputs into the development of a highly effective Project Management Office and ensure all project management activities are planned and delivered to meet scheduled requirements.
• In conjunction with the Project team: develop detailed project plans, plan, manage and deliver detailed and timely reporting, and lead specific streams of the project.
• Develop project analysis techniques, and project management methodologies to enhance processes and adding value to the overall programme.
• Develop consultative processes with key areas to ensure design, functional and operational requirements are met, and in line with efficient and effective solutions.
• Promote innovative operational solutions and assist in the development of detailed change management, operational planning, and service readiness requirements.

About You:

• Demonstrated project management experience in a similar role preferably in a health-related sector.
• Experience working in complex operating environments, including in development of project management plans, risk and issues management, complex scheduling, budget controls, procurement and other key project delivery areas of practice.
• Ability to operate independently, to problem solve and analyse complex issues and challenges, and, working with others, to develop solutions and methodologies to implement solutions – to achieve effective change.
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, provide advice on processes and policies, and work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
• Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers

*Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and Interviewed as they are received.

Eligibility

• COVID19 (x3), Influenza and Immunisation requirements specific to position Infection Control requirements
• This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion and fairness; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

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