Reference Number:54315:Projects Manager

Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from a motivated and suitably experienced project manager to play a pivotal role within the North Metro and Mitchell Local Health Service Network (LHSN).

Northern Health is a part of the North Metro & Mitchell Local Health Service Network. Our Network is made up of the following health services:

- Austin Health
- Mercy Health (Mercy Hospital for Women)
- Northern Health
- Seymour Health

The Network marks a significant step towards delivering better-connected, more accessible healthcare for our communities. By working together, we aim to provide care that is closer to home, easier to navigate, and tailored to the specific needs of our diverse populations. We welcome applications from candidates seeking either Full-Time or Part-Time employment.

For Part-Time applicants, we are able to offer 48 hours per fortnight and above, with working days and hours to be discussed and agreed upon based on business requirements and your availability.

The Role

This important position is responsible for providing high level project management skills across all portfolios within the LHSN; safety and quality, access, equity and flow,



workforce, shared services and partnerships. This role is largely focussed on project coordination with a strong emphasis on engagement and communication across a broad range of stakeholders from all four health services. This position requires flexibility and agility in the planning, directing and support of Network priorities and strategic initiatives.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Extensive experience as a project manager within a health service, including management of complex projects with high organisational impact
- Experience working across multiple competing priorities and the ability to be flexible and agile in approach
- High organisational skills with strong attention to detail, including being able to prioritise work, achieve set targets, meet deadlines and mitigate potential risks
- Excellent communication skills including well-developed writing and presentation skills, including proficiency with Office365 Suite
- Proven ability in engagement with diverse stakeholder groups and navigating complex organisational structures
- Demonstrated leadership and experience in complex stakeholder engagement and communication, including the ability to engage, negotiate and influence at all levels, both internally and externally
- Ability to build trust and credibility, and to develop and maintain constructive strategic working relationships in the face of ambiguity and competing priorities




- Proven working style which is flexible and collaborative
- Strong data and analytical skills in interpreting service and business needs, local conditions and achievability of results (e.g. measurement for improvement)
- Strong improvement mindset, with a drive to improve care to support positive patient outcomes and quality service delivery across the Network.

Next Steps If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description.Alternatively, you can contact Brit Gordon on 0435 655 834 or [email protected], or Helena Maher on 0419 303 107 or at [email protected]..

Applications close 11 October 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our recent ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us!

Northern

Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 Projects Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne