Project Officer

Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.Fixed term position until 30 June 2026Part time at 64 hours per FN (0.8 EFT)The Alfred locationGreat staff benefitsAbout The ProjectAlfred Health is delivering a series of access and flow initiatives under the Emergency, Virtual Care & Outpatient (EVO) Program, aligned with statewide priorities including Timely Emergency Care 2 (TEC2) and Standards for Safe and Timely Ambulance and Emergency Care for Victorians.These Initiatives Aim ToStrengthen emergency accessReduce avoidable delays in patient flowEnhance hospital-wide coordination through improved digital visibility and process redesignAbout The RoleThe Project Officer will support priority initiatives under TEC2 and Ambulance Victoria Standards Projects, while gaining exposure to the development of Alfred Health ORA to align improvements in patient flow and operational visibility across Alfred, Caulfield, and Sandringham campuses.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, coordinate, and deliver access and flow improvement activitiesMap and monitor current-state workflows (emergency access, ambulance offload, inpatient flow)Support project deliverables for TEC2, AV Standards, and ORA ProjectsPrepare reports, presentations, and implementation toolsEngage with multidisciplinary stakeholders to identify barriers and improvement opportunitiesCoordinate pilot testing and implementationKey CapabilitiesStrong organisational and time management skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesProven problem-solving, systems thinking, and analytical skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficientlyExperience in stakeholder engagement and collaborationStaff BenefitsSalary packaging & novated leasing through MaxxiaFlexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health InsuranceOnsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availabilityFantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitnessChildcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s ServicesIf You Have Any Enquiries, Please ContactJane Elliott – TEC2 & AV Standards Project Lead – j.elliott@alfred.org.auBec Mattison – Interim Director Operations – EVO – r.mattison@alfred.org.auApplications close at 11.00 pm on Monday 08th of December 2025We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au