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Project Officer - Pathology Network West
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• New role | Full-time | 12-month contract | Hybrid work arrangement
• 90,000 base salary per annum + Super and salary packaging options
• Make a meaningful impact in public pathology transformation 

Join an exciting collaboration between The Parkville Precinct: The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal Women’s Hospital, The Royal Children’s Hospital, and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre to help shape the future of public pathology in Victoria. 

About the role:  

We are seeking a Project Officer to join the Pathology Network West (PNW) team. Working in collaboration with the partner health services, the RMH is leading the major transformation initiative to unify pathology services across the Parkville Precinct into a single, world-class public pathology network. 

In this role, you will work closely with the Corporate Service Program Manager to coordinate program activities, maintain key registers, prepare governance reports, and support workshops  This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaboration, and is committed to driving program outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support program delivery by coordinating Project Management activities, including project plans, reporting, and change control. 

• Maintain and update project registers (risks, issues, decisions) and assist in governance reporting and assurance reviews. 

• Prepare materials, schedule meetings/workshops, record actions, and track progress with stakeholders. 

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, supporting communication, engagement, and change readiness activities. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement by enhancing PMO processes, tools, and reporting frameworks. 

About You 

You are an experienced change professional who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You bring: 

• Experienced in supporting projects or programs within large or complex organisations, ideally in transformation or change environments. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, with exposure to project management and scheduling or reporting systems (e.g., MS Project) is an advantage. 

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to support engagement with key stakeholders via various communication channels (e.g. email, minutes, reports).  

• Skilled in building effective relationships and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. 

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with a strong commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement. 

Benefits  

In joining this transformation program, you will help us deliver the future of public pathology and make a lasting impact on public healthcare.  We offer:  

• Competitive salary with salary packaging and discounted on-site parking 
• Monthly ADOs, 5 weeks annual leave and leave loading.  
•  Flexible work options, including a hybrid working environment.   
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support

Next steps:  

For more information, please refer to the attached Position Description here

If you're unsure whether you meet all the criteria but are interested in the role, we encourage you to reach out for a conversation. We welcome enquiries and are happy to discuss the opportunity further. 

Apply now – interviews will commence as soon as suitable applicants are received.
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