Project Manager | Temporary With A Possibility Of Permanency

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $162,291 plus superannuation
Position No: 52887
Directorate: ACT Health
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 April 2024
Contact Officer: Sarah Stewart on ***************@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 8***

Details: Ambitious, well-organised and project management extraordinaire – stop here – we have the job for you! Join the Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer to support the successful implementation of the Nurse/Midwife-to-Patient Ratio Framework across ACT public health services.

This position reports directly to the ACT Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer and is responsible for the overall management of the Ratios Framework Project, including strategies, consultations, reporting, governance, compliance and leadership of the Ratios Implementation Team.

The primary responsibilities of this position are:

• Provide strategic leadership of the Ratios Implementation Team to effectively implement, monitor and evaluate the Ratios Framework across ACT public health services.
• Manage the Ratios Framework Project Plan.
• Develop and implement communication, education, reporting and evaluation strategies in consultation with internal and external stakeholders relating to the Ratios Framework.
• Provide expert nursing and midwifery workforce advice to the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer to achieve successful business outcomes and ensure the successful implementation of the Ratios Framework.
• Manage the reporting, governance and compliance responsibilities of the Ratios Framework, including managing the “Lessons Learned Register” and authoring briefs and reports to and for ACT Government Ministers, ACT Health Directorate Executives and the Ratios Implementation Steering Committee.
• Oversee the budget allocation and funding of the Ratios Framework implementation.
• Develop business cases for funding, as required.
• Support the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer at meetings related to the Ratios Framework implementation through the provision of high-level advice and as Secretariat.

In our Office we are busy creating a better working environment for nurses and midwives. We do this through stakeholder collaboration, by being “problem solvers”, by writing persuasive, high quality, and well-informed documents, and by sharing with and caring for our colleagues. It’s important to us that you support our team culture and contribute to maintaining our upbeat momentum.

The Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer is responsible for the provision of professional and strategic leadership for the nursing and midwifery professionals within the ACT Health Directorate, Canberra Health Services and across the ACT.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements

1. Have a minimum of five years’ experience in a senior management or leadership position in a business, health or government context with experience in project management, change management business, health, legal and/or human resource management.
2. Hold a postgraduate tertiary qualification related to business, project or government management, nursing or midwifery.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for one with the Possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Please note, this position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to apply: Please submit a two-page written pitch about why you are the best person for this role. You may wish to address the capabilities listed under ‘What You Require’ in the Position Description along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details of at least two referees, one of which is your current manager.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit two written referee reports prior to interview.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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This is a temporary position available immediately for one with the Possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.