Project Officer
Job Summary
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 22000 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 30 June 2026
- Part time (64 hours per fortnight)
- Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 6 (HS6) (or award / classification dependent on experience)
- Located at The Alfred
- Great staff benefits!
The Project
Alfred Health is delivering a series of access and flow initiatives under the Emergency Virtual Care & Outpatient (EVO) Program aligned with statewide priorities including Timely Emergency Care 2 (TEC2) and Standards for Safe and Timely Ambulance and Emergency Care for Victorians.
These initiatives aim to:
- Strengthen emergency access
- Reduce avoidable delays in patient flow
- Enhance hospital-wide coordination through improved digital visibility and process redesign
The Role
TheProject Officer will support priority initiatives under TEC2 and Ambulance Victoria Standards Projects while gaining exposure to the development of Alfred Health ORA to align improvements in patient flow and operational visibility across Alfred Caulfield and Sandringham campuses.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan coordinate and deliver access and flow improvement activities
- Map and monitor current-state workflows (emergency access ambulance offload inpatient flow)
- Support project deliverables for TEC2 AV Standards and ORA Projects
- Prepare reports presentations and implementation tools
- Engage with multidisciplinary stakeholders to identify barriers and improvement opportunities
- Coordinate pilot testing and implementation
Key Capabilities
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proven problem-solving systems thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing throughMaxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage throughHCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities deducted pre-tax!!*subject to availability
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred throughProSporthealth and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed byKU Childrens Services
If applicable please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.
For enquiries regarding this position please contact:
- Jane Elliott TEC2 & AV Standards Project Lead
- Bec Mattison Interim Director Operations EVO
Applications close 11pm AEDT Friday 6th February 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 dont 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 departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
About Company
At Alfred Health, we provide the most comprehensive range of healthcare services in Victoria through our three hospital campuses, a large network of community programs and 18 state-wide services.