- A strategic role that contributes to improving safety and quality of 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

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Position Title: Project Manager- Loddon Mallee Local Health Service NetworkClassification: HS5 - HS6Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $3,714.26 - $4,376.68Hours per fortnight: 76Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time (January 2027 - January 2029)

The LMLHSN requires a highly capable Project Manager with significant experience in health-related corporate services and a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the health sector to lead initiatives across the Network’s 13 public health services.

The Project Manager will support the delivery of strategic LMLHSN initiatives that respond to regional priorities and the Department of Health Statement of Expectations. Working collaboratively with health services across the region, the role will lead and coordinate projects that improve service delivery, strengthen collaboration, optimise resources, support workforce sustainability, and enable innovative models of care.

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

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.

Staff considering employment opportunities in network are expected to:

- Work in a hybrid model, with flexibility to travel across the region for meetings and collaboration events.
- Access hot desk office spaces at Bendigo Health and other health service sites (bookable as needed).
- Maintain a suitable home office setup (IT equipment provided) and be proficient in using online collaboration tools.

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 is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults, children and families will be supported to express and be proud of their culture in an workplace that is culturally safe and supported.

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

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

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.

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.

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