Project Manager - Transition Care Program

Are you a current Austin Health employee? If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available. • Fixed-term, part-time position available • 8 hours per week • Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. About the Transition and Restorative Care Programs The Transition and Restorative Care Programs sit within Aged Care Community Services as part of the Continuing Care Division at Austin Health. The programs are committed to providing high-quality, safe care while helping patients achieve their goals. The programs are provided in both residential and community settings. About the role We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging TCP Project Manager to lead the development and implementation of a Nurse Practitioner-led model of care in our TCP Community Program. Working collaboratively with our Nurse Practitioner and Community Aged Care Services Manager, you will help shape future nursing models and support relationships with our Associated Providers • You will drive the design, rollout, and documentation of: • Practical nursing resources and clear guidelines for escalation pathways for our Associated Providers. • A structured framework to support future in-house nursing models • A Community TCP Nurse Practitioner Model of Care About you You will have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in client care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skill set. You'll further have: • Experience with project roles ideally within aged care, community health, or the broader healthcare sector. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that support stakeholder management and foster collaboration • Proficiency in project tools, including developing GANTT charts, risk registers, and executive reports. • Strong administrative skills, including managing meetings and committees. • A willingness to think outside the square and think creatively to achieve the best possible client outcomes Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: • Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. • Mentoring and career development opportunities. · Easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists Work with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Shakira Simon, Community Aged Care Services Manager at [email protected] Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: Sunday 25th October 2026