Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week plus ADO)
About the Role
The Senior Program Manager - Planning will provide leadership, professional expertise and project management in relation to the initiation and development of future capital infrastructure projects undertaken by Grampians Health (GH). This role is responsible for proactively developing a future pipeline of capital infrastructure projects & strategy, preparing business cases, project feasibility and undertaking master planning activities whilst fostering a positive workplace culture. The role is responsible for supporting GH to review and strategically optimise long-term property interests whether owned or leased throughout the organisation and seek efficiencies where possible to generate improved public value and improved patient outcomes. All whilst ensuring emerging GH capital infrastructure needs are considered and met.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the implementation of capital infrastructure projects at Grampians Health, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and public value, while preparing business cases and conducting master planning.
* Ensure all projects comply with health care standards, legislative requirements, and quality management principles, including continuous quality improvement initiatives.
* Lead and manage a skilled team, fostering recruitment, training, and development strategies to enhance service delivery, while promoting a positive, person-centered culture.
* Review and document potential risks and incidents, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation, and participate in emergency management planning.
* Build strong relationships with public and private organizations to identify partnership opportunities and collaborate on health service planning and quality improvement initiatives.
* Align infrastructure planning with Grampians Health's Clinical Services Plan, optimize property interests, and monitor team productivity through key performance indicators.
Skills & Experience
* Tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Engineering, Property, or relevant fields; Diploma (or equivalent) in Project Management is desirable.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and manage diverse teams, including consultants and technical personnel, while fostering a collaborative and effective work environment.
* Proven experience in managing facility construction and renovation projects, including financial budgeting and effective contract administration.
* Comprehensive understanding of applicable standards, codes, and regulations related to facilities systems, along with strong procurement and project planning skills.
* Well-developed leadership and communication abilities, with a focus on building strategic relationships, facilitating change, and engaging diverse stakeholders.
* Ability to maintain effectiveness during changes, initiate proactive actions, set high performance standards, and generate innovative solutions to challenges
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Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contactStuart Squire, Director Capital Projects on 0438 658 938 for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
* Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
* Access to Staff Fitness program
* Staff rewards and recognition programs
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.