Role details

The Mackay Hospital Expansion Project Team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Project Lead (Health Practitioner or Assistant Director of Nursing) to join their team on a temporary basis.

How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

• To lead the delivery and oversight of key activities which include change management and transition readiness in preparation for operational and clinical commissioning for the Mackay Base Hospital Expansion program of work.
• The position will utilise advanced management skills, clinical expertise, and project leadership capabilities to ensure sustainable models of care and change outcomes are developed and implemented to align with project and organisational strategic objectives.
• The position will be responsible for complex problem solving, strategic planning and addressing issues that arise which impact budget, time, and scope of the project.

About the Team

The Mackay Hospital Expansion Project (MHEP) team represents the Mackay Hospital and Health Service in two major infrastructure projects namely the State-Wide Capital Expansion Program (CEP) and Multi-Story Carpark Project (MSCP) with a total funding envelope of $325m for the MHHS and a 2026 delivery date.

State-Wide Capacity Expansion Program:

In July 2022, the Queensland Government announced a $250million funding commitment to carry out the MHEP. This vital infrastructure project, which is being expedited as part of the CEP, will deliver an additional 128 inpatient beds comprising of paediatric, surgical, medical, maternity, special care nursery and sub-acute wards for the Mackay Base Hospital (MBH). Medical Day Infusion (MDI), Birthing Suites, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, and a helipad is also included in the project scope.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service ( https://www.mackay.health.qld.gov.au/ ) has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport