Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

• Temporary full time | Monthly day off
• Work across Eastern Health sites
• Experience career progression at a values-based organisation

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager Capital Projects, the Senior Project Manager will oversee the successful delivery of major and minor capital projects across Eastern Health's campuses. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory and operational requirements. The Senior Project Manager will act as a key liaison between stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, and health services, to ensure that projects enhance the organization's ability to deliver quality healthcare services.

Eastern Health plans and delivers major and minor building and construction projects, which include the provision of advice, project management and coordination of capital projects within Eastern Health. Eastern Health has a strong link with the Department of Health (DOH) in planning and delivering major projects as well as working within Eastern Health resources to plan and deliver minor projects. All Eastern Health Capital Planning and Works activities are undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, Australian Standards and this policy's associated standards and guidelines.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications and/or relevant experience in building construction, engineering, or architecture.
• Extensive experience managing capital projects in healthcare or similar environments, particularly in brownfield, live operational settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in project lifecycle management, from initiation through to post-occupancy evaluation.
• Experience in controlling and monitoring project budgets, including forecasting costs to completion, managing variations, and cash flow forecasting.
• Proven ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, regulations, and occupational health and safety standards

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver effective presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and trust among diverse stakeholder groups.
• Commitment to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Position Description Link

Contact Person: Simone Gear

Contact Number: 0411 317 ***

Contact Email: ***********@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 09/05/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7*** (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3***. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day