Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
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About the Role
Join our team as a Project Officer on a part time, fixed term basis to work at Monash Health based at the Monash Children's Hospital, Clayton.
This is a rare chance to shape the future of advanced practice neonatal nursing across Victoria. Working collaboratively with the Neonatal Advisory Group (NAG) NNP Working Group, you will coordinate the development of a structured Statewide educational framework that outlines competencies, standards and learning pathways required for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner candidates pursuing endorsement.
You will lead the design and development of a comprehensive educational and clinical framework, including a rotational training model, governance structures and placement standards — ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and statewide objectives.
Key responsibilities
Leading benchmarking and literature reviews to inform model design
Developing a university scoping paper outlining accredited course pathways and clinical requirements
Coordinating Steering Committee activities and stakeholder engagement across multiple sites
Designing and delivering a comprehensive Statewide NNP Candidate training framework




Monitoring project milestones, timelines, reporting and governance requirements
Preparing and presenting final project outcomes to the NAG NNP Working Group
This role requires engagement across multiple organisations, including Monash Health. Hybrid flexibility may be considered in alignment with project milestones.
About Us
Monash Health is one of Victoria's largest and most respected public health services, committed to innovation, education and excellence in patient care. Monash Health strives to lead progressive workforce initiatives that strengthen clinical capability and professional pathways across the organisation.
In collaboration with a number of other neonatal units across Victoria including The Royal Children's Hospital, PIPER, Royal Women's Hospital, Mercy Hospital for Women, Western Health, Barwon Health and Northern Health, you will join a forward-thinking, collaborative team culture that values evidence-based practice, strategic innovation and professional integrity. This is your opportunity to contribute to a legacy project that will influence Nurse Practitioner development statewide.
About You
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
Proven experience coordinating or supporting complex projects
Strong research, benchmarking and analytical writing skills
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
Highly developed organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities, timelines and reporting requirements
Mandatory requirements of the role
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or Certificate IV/Diploma in Project Management




Background in Healthcare or Nursing Health research experience preferred
Demonstrated experience supporting or managing projects in a related capacity
Based or working within Monash Health to align with the Nurse Practitioner program
In Return
This is more than a project role — it is an opportunity to shape the future of advanced nursing practice in neonatal units across Victoria.
Lead a high-impact, statewide workforce innovation project
Collaborate with senior clinical leaders and advisory groups
Contribute to a legacy framework supporting Neonatal Nurse Practitioner endorsement pathways
Work within a progressive, values-driven health service committed to excellence
If you are driven, strategic and ready to influence the next generation of advanced practice clinicians, we invite you to apply and be part of something transformative.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to
Operations Manager - Monash Newborn, Kate Duthie on mob:******** ***
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You'll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity.
We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
Applications close: Monday 24th August ****
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📌 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Training Program Project Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Monash Health
📍 Victoria