Project Officer - Medical Workforce Planning (Melton Hospital)
- Location: Footscray Hospital
- Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time to 30 June 2027
- Salary: Manager Grade 4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
This newly created role will support the workforce planning initiatives and workforce readiness activities required for the New Melton Hospital. Working closely with clinical leaders, operational managers and key stakeholders, you will play an important role in ensuring the hospital has the medical workforce capacity and capability required to support future services for Melbourne’s western communities.
Key responsibilities:
As the Project Officer, Medical Workforce Planning, you will:
- Coordinate and support medical workforce planning projects and strategic initiatives.
- Support workforce readiness and associated activities for the New Melton Hospital.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and consultation
- Contribute to workforce reform initiatives, training capacity planning and continuous improvement projects
About you:
You are a highly organised and analytical professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and building strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Experience in project coordination or project management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written communication skills, including experience preparing reports and business cases.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office capabilities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, customer service and relationship management skills.
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
Learning and Development
- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.
Community Impact and Inclusion
- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.
Organisational Culture and Environment
- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
Ready to make an impact?
If you are passionate about workforce planning, project delivery and helping shape the future of healthcare workforce needs, 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: 11:59pm on 24 September 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Hien Nguyen – Director, Medical Workforce at Hien.Nguyen3@wh.org.au
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work
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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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