Project Lead

Southwest Healthcare offers a dynamic and supportive environment where employees are valued and empowered to make a difference in the lives of the community. With a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care across a diverse range of services, we prioritise professional development, work‑life balance, and a collaborative team culture. About the role The Project Lead – Patient Support Unit (PSU) Improvement will drive key initiatives to review South West Healthcare's elective surgery preparation lists and ensure timely, equitable, and safe access to planned care in alignment with the PSU Program. This role offers a significant opportunity to make a meaningful and immediate impact for patients waiting for surgery. The Project Lead will support SWH to streamline and optimise elective surgery preparation lists, improving timely and equitable access to planned care. Through enhanced patient engagement, optimisation pathways and timely reassessment, the role will drive meaningful improvements in a short timeframe. The role will also enhance patient experience by formalising SWH's Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway for orthopaedic surgery and exploring opportunities to expand ERAS models into general surgery and gynaecology. Position overview Employment Type: Full‑time (80 hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO) Term: Fixed‑term, ending June 2026 Location: Warrnambool Campus Classification: Nurse/Midwife Manager not elsewhere classified What you bring A Registered Nurse holding a current registration certificate as required by AHPRA. Strong analytical and data‑management skills. Demonstrated experience in quality improvement or service redesign. Excellent communication and patient and specialist engagement capability. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with initiative and proven ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft 365. Project‑management experience. Desirable Postgraduate qualification in management, leadership or perioperative speciality. Experience with ERAS implementation or perioperative care optimisation. Understanding of statewide elective surgery frameworks and ESIS requirements. What we offer Excellent salary‑packaging options, including meals and entertainment, novated leasing, and additional superannuation contributions. Internal and external professional‑development opportunities. Internal development programmes focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programmes. Excellent terms and conditions of employment. Who we are SWH prides itself on its values – Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership – and its overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here . SWH respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio‑economic status. SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, providing a comprehensive range of acute, sub‑acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000, Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast. Discover the vibrant town and region at . How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Wednesday, 17 December 2025 . Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description. Employment Terms and Conditions will align with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024‑2028 with the classification Nurse/Midwife Manager not elsewhere classified. Eligibility and Background Checks Police record check. Employee Working with Children’s check, where required. Current immunisation status. Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email **************@swh.net.au . #J-18808-Ljbffr