Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 5232
About the role
We are seeking a talented, motivated capital works Project Manager to join our WH Capital Development team in the delivery and commissioning of the new Point Cook Community Hospital. This exciting opportunity is open to candidates with proven project management and delivery skills, and an education background in project management and/or construction related disciplines. Health and government related experience considered favourable.
As Project Manager, you will play a crucial role as the responsible interface point of contact with external project leads, internal stakeholders, the project delivery team and oversee all WH procurements and co-ordination of WH activities during construction and commissioning.
This client side role is focused on delivering best care and great infrastructure outcomes for Western Health and suits a driven, enthusiastic candidate keen to work in collaborative team and contribute their skills in the successful establishment of a brand new community hospital health service at Point Cook.
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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
Learning and development opportunities
Community impact and inclusion
Organisational culture and environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about the provision of appropriate and high quality healthcare built environments in support of best care outcomes for our community health and wellbeing, 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 6 October 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Eamonn O’Donoghue (Senior Project Manager/Project Director - PCCH) via Eamonn.O’[email protected]
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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.