Project Manager (Grade 5), Applications

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road  
• Enjoy work-life balance with this permanent full-time role | 80 hours per fortnight | ADOs | five weeks leave & salary packaging 

About the role 

As the Project Manager, applications you will be responsible for leading the delivery of ICT projects for Barwon Health and SWARH, principally in the Applications Directorate. The role will lead a team of internal project staff and work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders across Barwon Health to define, scope, cost, quality, schedules, risk and benefits, aligned to the objectives of the project Business Cases. The role will facilitate effective collaboration with external vendors and business stakeholders to deliver ICT projects that align with SWARH and member strategies and are delivered on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities 

• Lead and deliver ICT projects in line with the SWARH project management framework, ensuring alignment with organisational strategies and governance processes.
• Coordinate project activities across internal teams, clinical stakeholders, vendors, and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Manage project risks, issues, resources, and dependencies while supporting demand management and portfolio planning.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support collaboration, change management, and delivery of value-focused outcomes.

What we’re looking for 

• Demonstrated ICT project delivery experience in complex environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience managing vendors and external partners
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong documentation, reporting, and governance capability

Position Description

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

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

         -Living expenses capped at $9,010 

         -Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

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, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

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 

Additional information 

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

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.