Title:  Project Lead - Safer Care Victoria Sepsis & Delirium programs

Eastern Health Project Lead – Safer Care Victoria Sepsis & Delirium programs

• Limited Term Part Time | 32 hours a week | Work-life balance
• All campuses of Eastern Health | Inner-east location | Cafes on site
• Key member of the Continuous Improvement team | Supportive culture

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Project Lead – SCV Sepsis & Delirium programs is a key member of the Continuous Improvement team.
The Project Lead for the SCV Sepsis and delirium programs will be key in working closely with the Executive Sponsors of Eastern Health SCV Sepsis and Delirium programs, the Director of Continuous Improvement, and the continuous improvement team to ensure the SCV Improvement programs are supported with the appropriate coordination, data, tools, and methodology.
The role will also support Eastern Health in implementing and developing expertise and a culture that supports continuous improvement.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A tertiary qualification in fields related to health administration, medicine, nursing, midwifery, paramedic, pharmacist or allied health is desirable.
• Keen interest in sepsis and/or delirium, and ideally clinical knowledge within a relevant area
• Experience in leading, training and coaching senior staff in improvement, project and change management
• An understanding of continuous improvement with prior experience in healthcare improvement projects and formal or currently undertaking training in improvement methodologies
• Demonstrate high self-awareness and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Being well organised, using effective planning, project management and communication tools to drive activity
• Proactively and strong relationship skills
• Skill in interpreting data for improvement including run charts and statistical process control charts
• Focused on delivery, including providing regular reporting and outputs to meet the needs of Eastern health and support cross-system learning through the program.
• Previous experience in coaching individuals or teams, and the ability to create a common purpose and maintain will and engagement with the work.
• Proven track record in successfully leading and embedding change within and across teams
• Understanding of measurement and monitoring for safety and quality, including proven ability to analyse and use data and information for improvement
• Stakeholder management – creates effective structures to manage and engage stakeholders and negotiates with and influences diverse stakeholder groups, including highly educated workforce
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure both independently and within a team
• A commitment to improving the patient’s experience of their healthcare
• Demonstrated capacity to ‘live’ the Eastern Health Values
• Tertiary qualification in health-related field (i.e. clinical qualification and/or health management)
• A Victorian Drivers Licence
• Covid-19 vaccination status, which complies with Victorian Chief Health Officer directions (subject to change)

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). 

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: Jodee Bootle, Director of Continuous Improvement, Allied Health, Strategy, Improvement & Experience Directorate

Contact Number: 0468 571 682 

Contact Email:  Jodee.bootle@easternhealth.org.au 

Job Posting End Date: 09/07/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day