Senior Project Manager, ICT Infrastructure

Employment Type -  Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Technical - Information Technology/Services

Req Id - 7532 

 

  • Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
  • Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
  • Permanent full-time role | 80 hours per fortnight | ADOs | five weeks leave & salary packaging 

 

About the role 

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of multiple SWARH ICT projects. Projects and associated initiatives support SWARH service delivery for all health services in the South West Alliance of Rural Health. The role will involve delivery of in-flight projects, development of new projects, analysis activities leading to assessment reporting, recommendation papers, and/or new business cases. The Senior Project Manager will work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders across SWARH and the health services network 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 manage ICT projects, programs, and portfolios, ensuring alignment with strategy, governance, and organisational objectives.
  • Engage and collaborate with stakeholders, facilitating effective communication, business change, and value-for-money outcomes.
  • Support the development and delivery of ICT-enabled initiatives, including business cases, project planning, and coordination of resources and vendors.
  • Maintain compliance with information management, occupational health and safety, and professional development requirements, ensuring legal, regulatory, and organisational standards are met.

 

What we’re looking for 

  • Tertiary degree in an information systems-related discipline or equivalent ICT experience, with Project Management qualifications (PMP or Prince2).
  • Substantial experience as a Senior Project Manager in ICT Infrastructure, including networks, storage, and compute projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage programs and projects, including inter-project dependencies, resource demands, and stakeholder engagement at all organisational levels.
  • Proven ability to apply technology solutions to business problems, proactively identifying opportunities to improve operations and add value.

 

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

 

  • 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 

 

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. 

 

 

Contact person: Mark Wyeth
Email:
mark.wyeth@swarh.vic.gov.au
Phone: 0418 550 430

 

Application closing date: 4th March, 2026

 

Internal applicants: 
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying. 

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.