Part-time Perioperative Pathway Lead

Austin Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellness program

Onsite childcare

Mentoring & career development

Job summary

Austin Health in Melbourne is seeking a Patient Support Unit - Planned Procedures Project Lead to improve access, experience and outcomes for patients undergoing planned surgery. You will lead pathway redesign, implement evidence-based models of care, and drive sustainable perioperative improvements working with clinical and operational teams.

This part-time fixed term role runs until 30 June 2027 and requires tertiary qualifications in nursing or allied health, strong project management,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in nursing, allied health or related healthcare discipline.
• Experience implementing evidence-based clinical pathways or service improvement initiatives within a healthcare setting.
• Strong project management experience with a proven track record of delivering complex healthcare improvement initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, change management frameworks and governance structures within a healthcare setting.
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to identify trends, measure performance and support continuous improvement.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of key initiatives aligned with divisional and organisational priorities.
• Drive quality and operational improvements across the perioperative journey through pathway redesign, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery initiatives, surgical conversion programs and other evidence-based models of care.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, education and review of evidence-based clinical pathways, policies and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, performance reports and key performance indicators.
• Provide expert, evidence-based advice on operational, clinical and administrative processes.
• Apply change management methodologies to embed innovation, foster continuous improvement, and utilise data to inform decision-making and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Change management

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in nursing, allied health or related healthcare discipline

Job description

Austin Health in Melbourne is seeking a Patient Support Unit - Planned Procedures Project Lead to improve access, experience and outcomes for patients undergoing planned surgery. You will lead pathway redesign, implement evidence-based models of care, and drive sustainable perioperative improvements working with clinical and operational teams.

This part-time fixed term role runs until 30 June 2027 and requires tertiary qualifications in nursing or allied health, strong project management,