Project Support Officer (Grade 5), Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment

• Join a landmark healthcare project that will shape future care delivery
• Play a key role in bringing a major new hospital facility to life
• Temporary part time role | 38 hours per fortnight until 22/12/2028 

  

About the role 

An exciting opportunity exists for a Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) Project Officer to join the Barwon Women's & Children's Project team and contribute to one of the region's most significant healthcare infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will support the planning, procurement, delivery, commissioning and handover of furniture, fixtures and equipment across the new facility. Working closely with the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA), consultants, suppliers, contractors and Barwon Health stakeholders, you will help ensure FF&E activities are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You will play a key role in coordinating procurement and operational commissioning activities, maintaining project schedules, registers and documentation, and supporting reporting requirements. Acting as a central point of coordination, you will assist stakeholders with enquiries, monitor project progress and help resolve FF&E-related issues to ensure a smooth transition into operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised project professional who enjoys working collaboratively, managing competing priorities and contributing to the successful delivery of a major healthcare project that will have a lasting impact on the community.

  

Key Responsibilities 

 

What we’re looking for 

• Relevant qualification in nursing, allied health, health management, engineering, project management or a related trade.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Strong organisational, administration and reporting skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while working collaboratively to meet project deadlines and budgets.

  

 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 

 

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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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) 

  

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] 

  

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. 

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 cage 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.