Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 4 March 2029 with the possibility of extension
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $166,678 - $186,448
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ554081
Advertising Closes: 4 March 2025

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

The Opportunity
The Redevelopment Asset & Facility Co-Lead shall partner with the Redevelopment Clinical Co-Lead to provide collaborative leadership for the Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH) redevelopment Project by managing the coordination of the Asset management component in the redevelopment to ensure the safe occupation and use of the new facility from handover.

As the LHD representative, the role is to manage and support the development and implementation of activities to ensure that the new facility can be optimally operated and maintained in support of staff, patients and visitors. Manage and support the development of systems of Maintenance to comply with legislative and business requirements. Ensure all design, construction and handover activities are undertaken with a "Whole of Life' approach to ensure asset performance is optimised over the life of the facility and the MNCLHD is placed in the best position possible to operate and maintain the facility from handover.

About the Project

Port Macquarie Base Hospital Redevelopment: Enhancing Healthcare for the Community

The $265 million redevelopment of Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH) represents a significant investment in the region’s healthcare infrastructure, ensuring the hospital can continue to provide exceptional care to the growing local community and surrounding areas. This project will deliver critical upgrades and expansions that enhance patient care, improve accessibility, and support the dedicated healthcare team in meeting future demand.

Key features of the redevelopment include:

• Expansion of the Emergency Department – Increasing capacity to better accommodate the healthcare needs of the local population, ensuring faster and more efficient emergency care.
• New Maternity Unit and Special Care Nursery – Providing state-of-the-art facilities to support mothers, newborns, and families with high-quality, compassionate care.
• Enhanced Outpatient and Ambulatory Care Spaces – Improving accessibility and streamlining services to ensure patients receive timely and coordinated care outside of an inpatient setting.
• Upgrades to Critical Infrastructure – Modernising mechanical and essential building systems to improve operational efficiency, patient comfort, and sustainability.

About you

Do you have relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management, facility maintenance and/or building construction industry or with equivalent experience in redevelopment projects in a large and complex service environment, or a combination of study and work experience.

Do you have demonstrated project management experience in monitoring/managing large-scale, complex construction projects, including $100M+ building upgrades, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget and ensuring compliance with relevant building codes, safety standards/regulations, and quality requirements.

What we Offer

What a culture of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment we offer an interesting work environment and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the delivery and future of rural and regional health. Working the MNCLHD gives you access to a great range of benefits:

· Fitness Passport

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

· Paid Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave

· Allocated Days Off (ADO) for full time employees

· Salary Packaging

· Professional Development and Learning

· Relocation Assistance (via Salary Packaging)

· Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

The Organisation

The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is a government funded health organization that covers an area of 11,335 square kilometers extending from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. MNCLHD provides a diverse range of services to a population of approximately 215,000 people. It has a workforce of 4,694 across seven hospitals sites and 12 Community Health Centres.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer below to contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category B positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www....