Employment Details
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight: 80
Job Category: Management - Line - Non Clinical
Req ID: 8221
Position: Project Manager, Vic West Aged Care Single Assessment Service
About the Role
The Project Manager will work under the direction of the Director, Single Assessment Service - Vic West, to successfully plan, establish and deliver the DH Lead Provider contract requirements for the VIC 3 Service Area as specified by DH. The role will work closely with Aged Care Assessment Service Managers and teams across Barwon Health, Bendigo Health and Grampians Health on systems and processes related to people and culture, communications, legal, information technology, finance and business intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a detailed work plan to ensure all deliverables under the DH contract are achieved within required timelines, including governance frameworks, model of care, and operational systems.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, lead engagement activities, and provide regular progress reports to key forums (e.g. Transition and Establishment Working Group).
* Support workforce planning and recruitment, establish subcontracts, and implement key systems and processes (e.g. performance reporting, risk management, complaints, and data governance).
* Analyse data to inform change strategies, identify and escalation risks, and ensure sustainable, best‐practice systems, policies, and processes are embedded.
What We're Looking For
* Tertiary qualification in health, health management, health policy and planning, business, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
* Proven experience in leading or supporting projects and managing change within complex environments.
* Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community and consumers.
* Strong analytical, planning, and time‐management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively, alongside a sound understanding of Aged Care Assessment and recent reforms.
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Staff Benefits
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging benefits
* Living expenses capped at $9,010
* Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.
All Appointments Are Subject To
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
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