Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) Manager (Grade 7), Project Management Office

• Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
• Exciting opportunity to join Barwon Health as we expand our Women's and Children's offerings
• Temporary full-time role (80 hours per fortnight) with access to ADO's, 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging until 31/01/2028

About Barwon Health 

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About the facility 

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

About the role

The Victorian Government has committed more than $500 million to deliver new and expanded women’s and children’s facilities in Geelong.  The new Barwon Women’s and Children’s will provide more women’s (including maternity) and children’s health facilities to ensure families in Geelong and surrounding communities can continue to access the very best care, close to home.

Operated by Barwon Health, the Barwon Women's and Children's will be built within the University Hospital Geelong precinct and will provide a new children’s inpatient unit, new neonatal and parent care unit, specialist clinics and more operating theatres.

The Barwon Women’s and Children’s is the largest investment in health infrastructure in the Geelong region – ever.

We are seeking a Project FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) Manager to be responsible for overseeing the procurement, delivery, commissioning and handover activities associated with FF&E. Working closely with the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA), Consultants, Suppliers and Contractors, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful integration of furniture, fixtures and equipment into this landmark project. 

In This Role You Will
•    Schedule and attend project meetings, providing oversight on deliverables and outcomes.

•    Manage the review and endorsement of specifications and tender documents.
•    Participate in tender evaluations and tender recommendations.
•    Directly procure select FF&E items via Health Share Victoria (HSV).
•    Comply with relevant Barwon Health policies, procedures and processes.
•    Administer contracts; including purchase orders, variations and payments.
•    Manage the procurement of FF&E against the approved budget.
•    Review shop drawings, prototypes and samples with internal stakeholders.
•    Support the development and execution of a Logistics Plan.
•    Directly oversee biomedical procurement activities conducted by Barwon Health.
•    Co-ordinate and participate in witness testing, asset tagging and training.
•    Manage the auditing of transfer FF&E and development of a Transfer Strategy.
•    Participate in operational commissioning activities.
•    Ensure all initiatives are managed in accordance with existing governance frameworks.

What We Are Looking For
•    Qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. biomedical, nursing, project management)

•    Experience in similar role procuring, delivering and commissioning FF&E in a healthcare setting.
•    Technical skills, including the ability to read architectural and services documentation.
•    Strong knowledge of contemporary healthcare systems as they relate to FF&E.
•    Awareness of clinical products with the ability to research and evaluate them.
•    Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
•    Good communication skills, with the ability to relate to people across the organisation and understand user requirements.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

About the culture 

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction 
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 
• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career 
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

About Geelong - Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’. 

• Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes 
• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers 
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast 
• Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes 

Diversity and Inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. 

We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all. 

We encourage applications from: 

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples 
• LGBTIQA+ community members 
• People of all gender identities 
• People with disability 
• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.  

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) 

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. 

Please note we do not accept resumes via email.