Senior Project Manager
- Location: BrayBrook
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Salary: HS5
About the role
As a Senior Project Manager within the Digital Health portfolio, you will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting the successful delivery of innovative digital health initiatives. Working collaboratively within a team of experienced project managers, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects that enhance healthcare delivery for providers and patients, while ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organisational goals.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines
- Identify and manage risks, issues that arise during the project lifecycle
- Ensure that the projects are meeting the needs of end-users
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders
- Continuously improve project processes
About you:
- A tertiary degree in healthcare, science or IT related field (or equivalent experience)
- At least five years demonstrated capability and experience in a senior project manager role.
- Experience in Oracle Health clinical application implementation(s) including leading project teams is essential. Other systems such EPIC or Intersystems will be considered
- Experience working in a tertiary and/or paediatric hospital environment and understanding of clinical workflows in the acute and sub-acute inpatient setting is essential
- Experience in testing and quality assurance.
- Experience with project management methodologies.
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 innovation and improvements to digital healthcare, 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 August 2025
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Richard Farrow richard.farrow@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.