Project Manager - Rostering

Project Manager – Rostering

12‑month fixed‑term contract | Full‑time
Corporate Office – Richmond (hybrid working options available)

We are now seeking an experienced Project Manager – Rostering to lead a critical workforce technology initiative, transitioning Epworth’s enterprise rostering system from an on‑premise environment to a secure, scalable cloud‑based platform.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Projects and Change, this role is accountable for the end‑to‑end delivery of Epworth’s enterprise rostering transformation. You will lead planning, solution evaluation, implementation readiness and transition activities to ensure the new cloud solution improves reliability, workforce efficiency and long‑term sustainability.

Working in close partnership with stakeholders across ICT, Clinical Operations, HR, Finance, Procurement and Cyber Security, you will provide strong vendor leadership, support workforce change across an organisation of approximately 8,000 people, and ensure delivery aligns with Epworth’s digital strategy, clinical safety standards and governance frameworks.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading the end‑to‑end delivery of Epworth’s enterprise rostering system transition from on‑premise to cloud
• Developing and managing detailed project plans, roadmaps, schedules, budgets and risk registers
• Coordinating cross‑functional teams to ensure business, clinical and technical requirements are met
• Managing vendor relationships, including contracts, milestones, service design, SLAs and issue escalation
• Ensuring solutions align with Epworth’s enterprise architecture, cyber security, data governance and procurement frameworks
• Supporting change and adoption across a large, diverse workforce while maintaining continuity of care
• Providing clear, timely and high‑quality project reporting through established governance forums
• Embedding clinical governance, risk management and safety principles at every stage of the project lifecycle

Position Description   Inherent Requirements

Qualifications

About you

You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in delivering complex IT or digital projects, ideally within healthcare or similarly regulated environments. You are confident working with diverse stakeholder groups, navigating competing priorities and translating complex requirements into practical, deliverable outcomes.

You will bring:

• Relevant project management and/or IT qualifications
• Demonstrated experience delivering system implementations or cloud migration projects
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across clinical, technical and operational settings
• Strong vendor and contract management capability
• Understanding of enterprise systems, integrations, data flows and reporting impacts
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills
• A values‑based approach aligned to Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

Experience in healthcare, workforce management systems, change management or digital health initiatives will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values‑driven, not‑for‑profit organisation making a meaningful impact
• Contribute to a high‑profile digital transformation supporting frontline healthcare delivery
• Flexible, full‑time opportunity with hybrid working arrangements
• Work within a collaborative, supportive and professional project environment

At Epworth, it’s a community

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re looking for a meaningful role in a values‑driven organisation that genuinely values your contribution, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us deliver a cloud‑based rostering solution that supports our people, strengthens workforce planning, and enables high‑quality care across Epworth HealthCare.

Shortlisting will commence immediately. We encourage early applications, as this position may close once a suitable candidate is appointed.

To apply, click the I’m Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter as a single document.

For further information about the role, please refer to the attached Position Description or contact talent@epworth.org.au.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

About the Company

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.