Project Officer

Alfred Health

Alfred 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.

 

• Permanent Full Time
• 76 hours per fortnight
• Classification: HS3

 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Alfred Cancer program governs the delivery of comprehensive cancer care across Alfred Health, providing clinical care for patients affected by cancer, blood disorders and at the end of life. Alfred Cancer comprises service units providing clinical and research excellence in the fields of medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, bone marrow transplant, haemophilia, melanoma and palliative care. The program provides quality clinical care for our local catchment and to all Victorians through our state-wide melanoma, haematology and haemophilia services. The Alfred Cancer program also has a large focus on clinical trials with a research component embedded in each medical unit. In addition, Alfred Cancer partners with many rural and regional centres, collaborating in the delivery of clinical trial and research activity across Victoria.

 

THE ROLE

The Project Officer is a dynamic team member who works with clinicians and leaders across the organisation to drive innovation, manage change and build organisational improvement capability.  They support teams in transforming service delivery to improve the experience of our patients, the way teams work together, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of our systems and services.

 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential

• Project management experience.
• Combination of relevant clinical knowledge, operational management experience and project management skills
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in project management and redesign, preferably in an acute health care environment
• Highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Capacity to work skilfully and creatively in an environment of competing values and competing demands

 

STAFF BENEFITS

• Salary packaging
• Discounted onsite parking
• Onsite staff gym
• Onsite childcare centre
• Close to public transport and shops

 

Enquiries: Daniella Chiappetta, Clinical Service Director Alfred Cancer, email: [email protected]

Applications close: 11pm Friday, 6 October 2023

 

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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