Program Director - Werribee Mercy Emergency Department Expansion (Operation at Workday

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Clinical Operations, Leadership, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Operational Readiness, Workforce Recruitment, Budget Management, Regulatory Compliance, Governance Structures, Safety Strategies, PPM Tools, Integrated Master Schedule, Operational Transition, Patient-Centered Care

Industry

Software Development

Description

Employment Type: 18 month Fixed Term Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital Upload with Application: Resume & cover letter. Contact: Khoa Huynh, Director Strategic Projects and EPMO via email khuynh@mercy.com.au Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity Lead a landmark healthcare project in Melbourne’s West. Support a $117.6 million expansion of the Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department, doubling its capacity to meet the growing needs of Melbourne’s western suburbs. We are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and operational transition of this critical project. This role will oversee complex capital works within a clinical environment, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care and a seamless transition to operations. You will manage multidisciplinary workstreams including clinical operations, workforce recruitment, operational readiness, and communications Key Responsibilities include: Lead project execution from building handover to operational transition. Develop and manage the Integrated Master Schedule and operational move plan. Oversee project budget (capital and operational) and ensure financial accountability. Ensure quality standards, regulatory compliance, and commissioning of new facilities. Establish governance structures and manage stakeholder engagement. Drive risk management, safety, and compliance strategies. Coordinate workforce recruitment and onboarding for the expanded ED. What you’ll bring You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have: Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, or related discipline. Demonstrated expertise in project management and clinical operations. Proficiency in PPM tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project). Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage complex projects with multiple dependencies. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of the Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department expansion project, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care. Oversee project budget, quality standards, and stakeholder engagement throughout the operational transition.