Vacancy title:
Project Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Management, Computer & IT, Healthcare, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Western Health

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 20 2026

Duty Station:
Braybrook, Melbourne VIC | Melbourne VIC

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the role:

The Project Manager for the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Digital Health Program leads the planning, execution, and successful delivery of key digital health initiatives. This role is responsible for implementing EMR capabilities and associated digital projects that support clinicians, enhance patient outcomes, and meet all regulatory and organisational requirements. The Project Manager ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to stakeholder expectations, while proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies across the project lifecycle. They also drive continuous improvement in project processes to support high‑quality, safe, and sustainable digital health delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, and timeline for specific Digital Health Projects that includes the Electronic medical record system
• Proactively identify project risks and issues and develop plans to mitigate them.
• Lead and motivate a team of project staff, including clinical and non-clinical analysts
• Communicate regularly with project sponsors, team members, end-users, and vendors.

About you:

• A tertiary degree in healthcare, science, management or equivalent experience
• Project management qualifications such as Prince2, Agile, PMBoK
• At least 2 years project management experience running medium size projects using Prince2 or Agile

Click here for the Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about, driving innovation, enhancing digital experiences for clinicians and patients, and contributing to better community wellbeing, this role provides a unique opportunity to lead impactful digital transformation across the health service, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 20 April 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Richard Farrow via Richard.Farrow@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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If you're passionate about, driving innovation, enhancing digital experiences for clinicians and patients, and contributing to better community wellbeing, this role provides a unique opportunity to lead impactful digital transformation across the health service. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. https://westernhealth.org.au/work-with-us

Closing date: 11:59pm on 20 April 2026.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

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