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Form of work- Part-time (3 days/week) opportunity within MQ Health's Strategy, Quality, and Engagement Team
- Competitive remuneration package and access to full salary packaging via Maxxia
- Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.
About You
Reporting to Senior Manager of Strategic Projects and Primary Care, the successful candidate will undertake the full cycle of project management activities including planning, stakeholder management, communication, and milestone reporting. The role will work across MQ Health to implement strategic business and operational projects aligned with the organisation's strategic plan.
Key Accountabilities of a Project Manager include (not limited to):
- Manage and implement prioritised projects across MQ Health, aligned to the MQ Health Strategic Plan.
- Work with clinicians and managers to develop business cases to support the introduction of new staff, services and initiatives for the organisation.
- Establish, lead and drive project teams to ensure on time and within budget implementation of prioritised projects.
- Provide advice on all aspects of project implementation including preparing project briefs and plans, identifying and coordinating resources, stakeholder consultation, developing budgets, identifying key milestones, and reporting on progress.
- Engage effectively with key stakeholders, to ensure adequate consultation and the delivery of desired project outcomes on time and on budget.
- Ensure that the change associated with project delivery is managed openly and collaboratively using best practice change management principles.
- Identify the changing needs of stakeholders and work in partnership to ensure service needs are met within a framework of patient centred care.
- Demonstrate management of uncertainty, change, conflict, and sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes with a high degree of probity and integrity.
About Us:
At MQ Health we unite the best clinicians, the most qualified researchers. and the most dynamic teachers to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. We are Australia's first fully integrated university-led health sciences centre, combining excellence in clinical care with teaching and research. MQ Health brings together Macquarie University Hospital, the MQ Health Clinics, and the Macquarie University Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences.
MQ Health's integrated approach delivers holistic patient care and treatment informed directly by world-renowned research and continuous learning for improved patient outcomes, enhanced student experiences and more and better research.
To Apply:
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirement in your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (Business, Health Management) and/or equivalent relevant experience
- Project Management certification
- Change management skills and experience in managing projects to successful completion in a healthcare environment
- Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships, eliciting cooperation and working effectively with a range of stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
- Proven developed strategic, and analytical skills, including the ability to resolve competing demands and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and influencing skills
- High level skills in conceptual and systemic thinking on the successful application of innovative approaches
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Thorough understanding of the Australian Healthcare System
- Strong commitment to uphold and be a steward of the Mission, Vision and Values of MQ Health
Role-Specific Conditions:
- MQ Health Immunisation Screening Clearance
- Criminal History Check
Role Specific queries: Diana Dous, Senior Manager, Strategic Projects via **********@mqhealth.org.au
