Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Fixed-Term position until 30th June 2026
- Full time (80 hours per fortnight + ADO) - part time applications considered
- Allied Health Grade 3 or Equivalent
- Located at Alfred Hospital
- Disability Services
The Disability Act 2006 mandates that all health services prepare a Disability Action Plan and report on its implementation. Alfred Health Care Group is committed to ensuring that everyone, whatever their abilities, can get the healthcare and job opportunities they deserve. The Disability Access and Inclusion Plan is Alfred Health’s strategy to make sure that all patients and staff feel welcome, safe and included.
The Disability Team at Alfred Health Care Group encompasses strategic initiatives promoting access and inclusion as well as clinical disability services. These cover all sites and services of Alfred Health Care Group and are aligned to Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets. The Disability Team is committed to the provision of high quality, evidence-based care, and strongly values professional development and supervision.
Position Summary
The Disability Access and Inclusion Project Officer will support the Disability Teams to undertake strategic projects within to progress service improvement. Using improvement science principles and robust project management methodology, the Project Officer will contribute to the design, implementation, reporting and evaluation of projects.
Specifically, this role will focus on initial project design for a multi-site evaluation of Disability Awareness training which was designed and implemented as part of the SPEAK Project. The SPEAK Project aims to overcome sensory and communication barriers when getting healthcare at our hospitals. These barriers are often experienced by autistic people, people with intellectual disability, and communication disability. The SPEAK Project focuses on this group and the carers, family members, friends, and staff who support them along their healthcare journey.
Key duties and responsibilities
The Project Officer will have a multifaceted role, including:
- Developing comprehensive project plans outlining case for change, objectives, and timelines.
- Conducting current-state analyses, including benchmarking with like services.
- Identifying, engaging and influencing key stakeholders.
- Developing and implementing comprehensive communication plans.
- Driving projects to meet timelines and providing regular project reporting.
- Contributing to the evaluation and sustained implementation of project interventions.
- Maintaining detailed project documentation.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Essential
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent as appropriate, with adherence to continuing professional development requirements.
Desirable
- Relevant Post-Graduate Qualification in health, business or project management.
- Knowledge of wider health and disability issues including government policies and knowledge of how these impact clinical practice.
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Onsite car *subject to availability and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Lauren Maher, Disability Access and Inclusion Manager on 0428 950 038.
Applications close 11pm AEDT Sun 15th March 2026.
We 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.
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