Project Officer

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Bayside Health is seeking a part time Project Officer at The Alfred to drive access and flow initiatives under the EVO program, with a fixed term to 30 June 2026 and 64 hours per fortnight. You will plan and coordinate improvement activities, map current emergency and inpatient workflows, and prepare reports while engaging multidisciplinary stakeholders to boost timely emergency care and reduce delays. The ideal candidate brings superb organisational and time management skills, clear communication, problem solving and the ability to manage multiple priorities. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to TEC2 and AV Standards, include concrete examples of process improvement, and submit by 11pm AEDT Friday 6 February 2026. We welcome diverse applicants and invite you to note any accessibility needs in your submission.

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 22,000 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

The Project 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 through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s 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 – [email protected]
• Bec Mattison – Interim Director Operations – EVO – [email protected]

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 don’t 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 department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.