Project Manager - Digital Technology

Western Health; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

Learning and wellbeing programs

Résumé du poste

Western Health is seeking a Project Manager to lead Digital Technology projects across multiple sites. You will ensure delivery to scope, time and budget within the PRINCE2 framework, coordinating diverse stakeholders and reporting to the PMO and steering committees.

Applicants should have 5+ years in project leadership, PRINCE2 certification (or plan to obtain within 3 months), and proven cost estimating and governance experience in healthcare technology environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a project lead delivering complex DT projects.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification or commitment to acquire within 3 months.
• Experience delivering projects to scope, budget, time and quality.

Responsabilités

• Deliver assigned digital technology projects to support the DT change portfolio.
• Engage with stakeholders to define and manage scope, plans and schedules.
• Report regularly against key project metrics to the PMO and steering committees.
• Develop and manage vendor relationships for materials and services.
• Contribute to the DT Project Management Framework with transition-to-operations plans.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Reporting

Cost estimating

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Formation

Tertiary qualification in PM/Engineering/IT/IS/CS/Business

Description du poste

• Salary: Admin Grade 4 (commensurate with experience) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for planning and leading Digital Technology (DT) projects, from mandate through to completion. This role requires interaction with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing projects relating to several Western Health sites simultaneously.

The Project Manager is required to deliver the allocated projects to scope, budget, time and quality using the PRINCE2 project management framework. Stakeholder management and communications will be a substantial component of the role, as will monitoring and control to ensure expected outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Delivery of assigned digital technology projects to support the DTS change portfolio.
• Engage with project stakeholders to define and manage the project scope, plans and schedules.
• Report regularly against key project metrics to the DTS PMO and relevant steering committees.
• Develop and manage vendor relationships for the delivery of materials and services.
• Contribute to the development of the DT Project Management Framework to ensure that projects are abide by the framework, including appropriate transition-to-operations plans for all projects.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business or Management.
• Extensive relevant project management experience with 5 or more years as a project lead with demonstrated capability to deliver complex DT projects and a sound conceptual understanding of a wide range of contemporary digital technology.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner project management certification or commitment to acquire PRINCE2 Practitioner certification within 3 months.
• Demonstrated skills leading projects, project planning, documentation, reporting and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated experience as a project manager preparing and delivering gateway reviews.
• Ability to work as part of a cohesive team and develop positive, constructive working relationships with diverse stakeholder groups across all levels of an organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in project cost estimating and cost controls.

About Western Health

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?

If you’re passionate about digital solutions supporting healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 29 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Rod Johnston via ************@wh.org.au.

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.