The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Project Manager – Clinical Operations

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full time, fixed term position until June 2027 working 80 hours per fortnight
• Be innovative and lead key projects to improve care and access for patients at RMH!
• Engage stakeholders and manage change initiatives – make a difference every day!

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is one of Victoria’s leading public hospitals, providing world-class care across acute, subacute, and mental health services within the Parkville Precinct.

Reporting to the Projects Director – Clinical Operations, this role leads key RMH projects aligned with strategic and clinical priorities. It involves working across services and teams in project planning, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and change management across all project stages.

About the role:

• Lead planning and implementation of key projects aligned with RMH and Department of Health priorities.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve the timeliness of patient care.
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support innovation and transformative change.
• Analyse and report data to track outcomes, performance, and measurable improvements.
• Maintain strong project governance, including risk management, reporting, and change strategies.

About you:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior operational or project role within a large health service.
• Proven ability to manage change in complex healthcare environments.
• High emotional intelligence and stakeholder engagement easily builds trust and relate to a wide range of clinical and non-clinical teams.
• An interest in digital transformation
• Skilled in managing multiple projects, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis, and measuring change.
• Perioperative and or surgical experience desirable

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Discounts at health and fitness facilities with Fitness Passport
• Generous leave entitlements - 5 weeks per year plus monthly ADOs for full time staff!
• RMH is a value-based organisation – People First, Lead with Kindness, Excellence Together!

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Please be advised that we will be conducting interviews as suitable applications are received, and the position may close early. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.