RMH Dementia Centre of Excellence Project Lead

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Project Lead Dementia Centre of Excellence - Home First Ambulatory and Complex Care

The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Royal Park Campus

• Join the RMH team in a Project lead role
• Fixed term part time role available
• Parkville location, discounted onsite parking
  
  

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) part of the Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia's leading public hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs.

The Project lead will be responsible for developing a strategic plan to Establish a Dementia Centre of Excellence at the RMH.

The role involves creating a project plan and charter, identifying and engaging with key stakeholders. The project manager will develop a detailed plan that outlines the project tasks and milestones, budgets, and a risk management plan.

The Project lead will have exceptional inter-personal and management skills and be required to liaise with a number of stakeholders within the RMH and externally. The Project lead will also have well-developed administrative and organisational skills, together with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

This role will report to the Clinical Leads for the centre and a newly established governance committee.

Benefits Of Working At RMH

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO’s for full time employees
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• RMH prides ourselves on our Speaking Up for Safety Culture and our values – People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together!
  
  

About The Role

• Lead strategic planning and project delivery to establish the RMH Dementia Centre of Excellence, including service reviews, gap analysis, and implementation roadmap.
• Conduct a best practice review of dementia care nationally and internationally, and benchmark RMH services to inform future service design.
• Engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop detailed project documentation, including charters, milestones, budgets, risk management plans, and a five-year funding proposal incorporating philanthropic support.
  
  

About You

• Proven project and change management experience in complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including report writing, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to professional development and The Melbourne Way values.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and preparation of documentation and reports.
  
  

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