About the Role

The Projects and Development Administrator role is the cornerstone of support to the Organisational Development team, ensuring the Organisational Culture, Development and Experience teams are supported to deliver a wide range of employee engagement initiatives, development programs, recognition programs and awards, and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan. These programs and work build capability and foster a positive workplace culture within Western Health.

You would be part of an experienced, progressive and supportive team, in a fast-growing public health service focused on delivering best care through the best people.

What we want you to do

• Develop project plans for key programs of work
• Initiate assessments for development and or recruitment and develop success profiles for various roles using the Korn Ferry Talent Hub
• Select training and facilitator guides appropriate to managers needs using Korn Ferry Alliance
• Support Organisational Consultancy Workshop preparations, scheduling training, liaising with managers and other stakeholders
• Manage traffic and requests within shared departmental inboxes
• Assist in coordination of Reward and Recognition Programs, including supporting the delivery of promotional and celebratory events
• Coordination of Policy and Procedure updates and review processes
• Support the Public Affairs and Organisational Culture and Leadership Development teams in the delivery of major cultural and site events
• Ensure up to date and relevant digital information is available for our employees
• Actively participate, develop and/or maintain systems and databases
• Manage departmental invoicing and budget tracking against initiatives
• Coordinate monthly reports
• Schedule and liaise with stakeholders in regard to departmental calendar of events

What are we looking for?

You are a naturally collaborative person who demonstrates initiative and self-direction together with ability to work in a team. You enjoy helping to develop people, and are detail focused with the ability to pay close attention to all of the small particulars of a task or project to ensure high efficiency. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on continuous improvement and optimizing work processes. You are able to:

• multi-task and prioritise your work,
• problem solve and stay focused on tasks despite disruptions or obstacles; and
• demonstrate a can-do, responsible and flexible approach to work.

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.