PPP Operator Lead - New Hospital Launch

Western Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Health is seeking a PPP Operator Lead to drive the Public-Private Partnership for Melton Hospital, ensuring service agreements, performance standards and operational readiness are met from day one.

The role involves leading engagement with the PPP consortium, coordinating with government stakeholders and Western Health leaders to embed governance, reporting and contract administration while championing innovation and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing PPP contracts, including risk, performance and dispute resolution.
• Strong governance, reporting and contract administration capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with executives.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in engaging with the Melton Hospital PPP consortium (Exemplar).
• Act as Western Health’s liaison between health service, PPP contractor and project team.
• Build relationships with senior executives, clinical leaders, government stakeholders and PPP partners.
• Support operational readiness, commissioning activities and integration of PPP-provided services.
• Develop governance structures, reporting frameworks, policies and contract tools.
• Promote innovation, quality improvement and alignment with Western Health values.

Skills

PPP contracts oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Communication

Education

Business/Health Admin/Construction degree

Job description

Western Health is seeking a PPP Operator Lead to drive the Public-Private Partnership for Melton Hospital, ensuring service agreements, performance standards and operational readiness are met from day one.

The role involves leading engagement with the PPP consortium, coordinating with government stakeholders and Western Health leaders to embed governance, reporting and contract administration while championing innovation and patient-centred care.