Allied Health Project Manager

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne seeks an Allied Health Project Manager to lead and deliver wide-scale projects aligned with strategic priorities. You will guide improvement, innovation and change across Allied Health, reporting to the Director and Deputy Directors and supporting professional growth.

Key requirements include an Allied Health degree, extensive clinical experience, and strong collaboration and communication skills to drive service improvements within a large health service.

Qualifications

• Allied Health professional entry degree completed.
• Experience leading implementation of service improvement initiatives or projects.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Allied Health wide projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop recommendations and resources to support continuous improvement and change.
• Prepare high-quality reports and present outcomes at forums.

Skills

Extensive clinical experience

Interpersonal & communication skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Allied Health professional entry degree

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 9030

• Employment Type: Part-Time (64 hours/fortnight), Fixed Term (until June 2027)
• Salary: Grade 4 AHP + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Allied Health Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering Allied Health wide projects aligned with strategic priorities. Working closely with the Director and Deputy Director(s) of Allied Health, this position plays a key role in guiding improvement, innovation and change across Allied Health at Western Health. The role contributes directly to Western Health’s vision of delivering Best Care, every time, supporting high-quality, coordinated care and offering opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic health service.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver Allied Health wide projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop recommendations and resources that support continuous improvement, innovation and sustainable change across Allied Health services.
• Prepare high-quality reports and present recommendations and project outcomes at internal and external forums.

About you:

• Completion of an Allied Health professional entry degree.
• Extensive clinical experience within a large complex healthcare organisation.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading implementation of service improvement initiatives or project management.
• Ability to consult and collaborate with others and work as an effective member of a team to deliver organisational outcomes.

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.

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, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

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, sites and 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, an Immunisation Status 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 Friday 30 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Closing date: 11:59pm on 30 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Sally Brinkmann on 0434 856 711.