Project Manager, ICT Infrastructure (Grade 5), SWARH

Employment Type - Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80

Job Category - Technical - Information Technology/Services

Req Id - 9513

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service and make a difference across South West Victoria with SWARH

• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact

• Enjoy great work-life balance in our beautiful town, just minutes from the Great Ocean Road and Bellarine Peninsula

• Excellent temporary full-time role until 29.10.2026 | 80 hours per fortnight | ADOs | five weeks leave (pro-rata) & salary packaging benefits

About the role

As the ICT Project Manager you will be responsible for leading the delivery of multiple SWARH ICT projects. Projects and associated initiatives support SWARH service delivery for all health services in the South West Alliance of Rural Health. The role will involve delivery of in-flight projects, development of new projects, analysis activities leading to assessment reporting, recommendation papers, and/or new business cases. You will work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders across SWARH and the health services network to define, scope, cost, quality, schedules, risk and benefits, aligned to the objectives of the project Business Cases. You will also facilitate effective collaboration with external vendors and business stakeholders to deliver ICT projects that align with SWARH and member strategies and are delivered on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Engage bushfire-affected communities and identify opportunities to improve access to mental health support, particularly for vulnerable groups.

• Plan, coordinate and evaluate community events, education sessions, awareness activities and media promotion.

• Maintain records and outcome data, support continuous improvement, manage risks and work within Barwon Health policies, standards and legislation.

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Information Systems or equivalent IT experience, with Project Management qualifications such as PMP or PRINCE2.

• Demonstrated experience managing ICT infrastructure projects, particularly networks, storage and compute.

• Strong experience managing project dependencies and resources, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to proactively identify technology solutions and improvements that add value to business operations.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

• Extensive professional development opportunities

• Attractive salary packaging benefits

• Living expenses capped at $9,010

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check

• Immunisation Status Clearance

• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Mark Wyeth Email: mark.wyeth@swarh.vic.gov.au Phone: (03) 42150000

Application closing date: 24 September 2026

Internal applicants: If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.