Location:
Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference:
****
Employment Type:
Fixed Term Full Time to 30 June ****
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.
Keyresponsibilities:
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
To be successful, you will bring:
Experience in project coordination or project management.
Robust 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.
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.
Whyjoinus?
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, cutting-edge team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
Ready tomake animpact?
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.
Closingdate:
11:59pm on 24 September ****.
Enquiries:
For further information about this role, contact Hien Nguyen – Director, Medical Workforce at ******
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,sitesand 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, anImmunisationStatus 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.
Applications close Thursday 24 September **** at *****pm
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