Capital Delivery Project Manager
* Award Classification: Grade 4, Level 2 (HS26)
* Temporary position 3-6 months| Full-Time 40 hours per week with Part-Time (pro-rata of 38 hours) option available
* Based at Box Hill Hospital or other Eastern Health site as agreed, site visits to various Eastern Health sites as required | Hybrid working option available
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager Capital Projects, the Capital Delivery Project Manager will undertake delivery of Infrastructure projects across Eastern Health's campuses. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory and operational requirements.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
* Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
* Demonstrated experience delivering high-value construction and engineering infrastructure projects in complex operational environments, preferably healthcare or public sector particularly in brownfield, live operational settings.
* Proven ability to manage end-to-end project delivery, including design management, procurement, contractor oversight, commissioning, and handover.
* Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary consultant teams and contractors.
* Experience managing budgets in excess of $10M and delivering projects within agreed constraints.
* Understanding of Victorian capital planning guidelines, health facility design requirements, and government procurement frameworks.
* High-level stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to navigate competing priorities and operational constraints.
* Demonstrated understanding of regulatory, OH&S, and building compliance frameworks relevant to health infrastructure.
* Strong analytical, financial, and reporting skills, including project budgeting and risk management.
* Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to provide authoritative advice to senior executives and clinical leaders.
* High-level verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
* Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Asset Management (e.g., IAM, AM Council).
* Experience within a large health service or similar highly regulated, multi-site organisation.
* Comprehensive understanding of health facility planning, construction processes, building services, and clinical workflow requirements.
* Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle planning, capital renewal, and replacement strategies.
* Familiarity with ISO 55001 Asset Management Systems.
Personal Attributes
* Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
* Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in dynamic environments.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
* Commitment to Eastern Health values and delivering safe, effective, patient-centered infrastructure solutions.
* Strong leadership, judgment and decision-making.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here
* Mentor and Shadowing program
* Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
* Study and professional development leave
* Friendly & supportive teams
* Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
* Fitness Passport for work-life balance
* Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
* Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
* Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
* Access to Private Health Insurance offers
* Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
* Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
* We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
* We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
* As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
* Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
* Advertising may end before the closing date.
* We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
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Contact Person: Simone Gear (she/her)
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Job Posting End Date: 5/12/25
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