Work in an environment that offers:

- A strategic role that contributes to improving access and equity to healthcare for citizens living in the Loddon Mallee Region

- Working in an agile, dynamic team with 13 health service partners across the Loddon Mallee Region

- Hybrid working conditions, with some travel across the region for meetings and collaboration.

The Position

Job Reference: 3538

Position Title: Safer Together Program Projects Lead - ViCTOR and HIRAID Implementation
Classification: HS6
Salary per hour (exc. super): $55.91 + $20.22 Telephone Allowance per fotnight
Hours per fortnight: Up to 64
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time (February 2026 - August 2026)

Closing date: 13/02/2026

The STP Projects Lead is responsible for delivering high-level project management support to ensure successful outcomes for initiatives under Safer Care Victoria’s Safer Together Program.

The STP Projects Lead will be responsible for, but not limited to:

- Support the implementation of the refined ViCTOR chart in all areas of the health services where paediatrics birth to age 18 have vital signs taken, and the HIRAID® nursing assessment framework across emergency departments and urgent care centres by delivering targeted education, training, and implementation support, including onsite visits as required.

- Guide health services in establishing governance structures, escalation pathways, and audit processes to ensure sustainable implementation and compliance with the Department of Health’s statewide ViCTOR mandate.

- Ensure consistent application of the ViCTOR® chart across all Loddon Mallee health services to support early recognition of paediatric deterioration and reduce sentinel events.

- Deliver tailored education and training to clinical teams across paediatric care settings, including Emergency, Urgent Care, Perioperative, Paediatric, Maternity, and Outpatient services.
Provide ongoing support for the implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the HIRAID® framework.

The Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network





The Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network was established on 1 July 2025 by the Victorian Department of Health to strengthen collaboration among health service providers and improve health service delivery across the Loddon Mallee region.

The strategic priorities being focused over the next three years (2025-2028) are:

- Improving access and equity of care

- Enhancing workforce support with collaborative planning

- Focusing on quality and safety and

- Optimising efficient resource use.

More information about the Victorian LHSN can be found: Local Health Service Networks | health.vic.gov.au

In the LMLHSN work is underpinned by the following vision and values:

- Vision: Shaping the future of health service delivery to give our communities a great experience throughout the Loddon Mallee region.

- Values: Respect, Integrity and Collaboration

LMLHSN is governed by a CEO and a Board Chair Committee, comprising representatives from the 13 public health services in the region. Strategic initiatives are delivered through projects sponsored by CEO leads and implemented by an agile network team working across all partner health services.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health is the fundholder and host of the LMLHSN function, therefore is the employer of the network staff. Bendigo Health is the major regional health service in the Loddon Mallee, learn more by visiting the website: Bendigo Health Website - About Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Bendigo Health’s work is underpinned by the following vision and values:

- Vision: Excellent Care. Every Person. Every Time.

- Values: CARING – We care for our community,



PASSIONATE – We are passionate about doing our best, TRUSTWORTHY - We are open, honest and respectful

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

- Staff health and wellbeing programs

- Career development and education opportunities

- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight

- Adaptable Working Arrangements

- Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position as an employee of Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.

Need more information? Please contact Natalie Retallick Safer Together Program Coordinator on 0408 056 220 for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE

Careers Video Reference: Loddon Mallee Health Network

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If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.

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