Project Officer- Rostering System and Digital Health Support Officer

Project Officer - Improvement and Innovation (Rostering System) and Digital Health Support Officer Fixed Term Full Time - up to 12 months (Rostering System 0.6 EFT) and (Digital Health Support Officer 0.4 EFT)

Total 80 hours per fortnight with an ADO 

Closing Date: Sunday 8 June 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Interviews to take place on receipt of suitable applications

About us:

Located in bustling Hamilton, at Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you!  Discover more about our region - Visit Hamilton

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

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About the Role:

Project Officer - Rostering System - 0.6 EFT

The Project Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Optima rostering system for WDHS. The Project Officer will 

collaborate with internal staff and work closely and collaboratively with the vendor RL Datix to ensure the objectives and benefits of the project are delivered in a timely manner.  The Project Officer will provide implementation support to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. 

Digital Health Support Officer - 0.4 EFT

Owing to internal changes within the Improvement and Innovation Team, an opportunity has arisen to join the team. Working closely with the team, you will support current and ongoing projects including the Vocera smart badge communication system, ChefMax and the continued roll out of the M365 project.

You will bring: 

• Qualifications in Project Managment, Change Management and/or Digital Health
• Experience in Business Management or Project Management and / or training experience
• Knowledge or experience in structured project management methodologies
• Project leadership and management experience, direct or indirect as well as single operator
• High-level of effective communication skills (oral presentation, written, information presentation) in order to engage with a wide variety of internal and external professionals at all organisational levels, and groups.
• Ability to understand health service operations, including funding policy, roles and strategic health planning.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to business problems proactively identifying improvement opportunities to add value to business operations. 

What we can offer you:

• Internal training and development opportunities to support professional and personal growth.
• Enterprise Bargaining Agreement Based remuneration.
• Generous Salary packaging options ($9010) including meals and entertainment ($2650.00)
• Novated vehicle leasing 
• Free on-site car parking 
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts.
• Excellent employment conditions and staff health and wellbeing supportive culture
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For more information see the Position Description.

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.