About The Role
Step into a role that shapes the future of planned surgery across Grampians Health. As Project Lead within the Patient Support Unit, you'll drive initiatives that streamline referral pathways, improve patient navigation and support statewide surgical reform. This role suits someone who enjoys ownership, collaboration and meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do
Lead pathway redesign for planned surgery reformSpot improvement opportunities from GP referral to outpatient clinicsCoordinate initiatives that lift patient access and experienceBuild strong relationships with clinical and non‑clinical stakeholdersApply project methods to deliver clear, measurable outcomes
Key Responsibilities
Convert planned care priorities into projects and improvementsShape solutions through problem‑solve, analyse and recommend actionsKeep project artifacts, reports and risks updatedPartner with program leads to progress changeGuide stakeholders through change and adoptionSupport navigation across the planned care journey
Skills & Experience
Tertiary qualification in Allied Health (AHPRA‑eligible) or surgical nursingProject capability across health service settingsSkill in process design and operational improvementConfident with data capture and reporting toolsStrong communicator who builds trust and influence
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysAccess to Fitness Passport membershipStaff rewards and recognition programs
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Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Jessica Arduini on for a confidential discussion.
Job applications close: 18 February 2026
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.