Chief Engineer
- Location: Sunshine
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary: HS7
About the role
The Chief Engineer is a key position within Western Health, Health Support Services, providing leadership and support in relation to all strategic engineering activities across the Western Health portfolio. The Chief Engineer role will champion organisational improvement and promote a professional, high-functioning and collaborative culture within Engineering Services and with internal and external stakeholders.
The Chief Engineer is considered the leading technical expert on all engineering standards, performance and planning needs for the organisation. Their strategic insights protect the operational imperatives expected as a major health service in Victoria.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide effective leadership and support to the Design Engineer on assigned Capital projects to ensure accurate and high-quality design management services and advice is provided.
- Provide effective support and leadership to the Strategic Asset Manager in the delivery of the Strategic Asset Management Plan.
- Provide effective support and leadership to specialist senior WH engineers to ensure all engineering services meet existing legislative requirements and industry standards, guidelines, frameworks and mandates related to Health infrastructure and engineering services.
About you:
- Extensive experience in the design and maintenance of a Engineering Operating Model able to deliver AS55001 framework. Highly Regarded is experience in delivering AS55001 into a public sector environment (such as AMAF).
- Extensive management experience within a large, complex healthcare or other relevant organisation at a senior level
- Ability to manage and lead people
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about strategic engineering activities, organisational improvement, and promoting a professional, high functioning and collaborative culture, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: at 11:59pm on 15 July 2025
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jacqui McFarlane - jacqui.mcfarlane@wh.org.au
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.