At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead ICT projects and technology products from start to finish in a healthcare setting.
- Company: Join Eastern Health, one of Melbourne's largest public health services.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while working with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience in IT or healthcare, strong communication, and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 97200 - 118800 $ per year.
Location: Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128
Job Posting Date: 22 Sept 2026
Permanent Full Time | 5 week's annual leave + monthly day off
Work in a high performing team | Commitment to excellence | Contribute to a leading healthcare service
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community. Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER.
About the role:
The Senior Project and Product Manager role has the overall responsibility for leading the end-to-end delivery of ICT projects and technology products, from initiation and planning through to implementation and closure. The role provides leadership to cross functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organisational priorities and business objectives. Key responsibilities include managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, stakeholders, and project documentation, while overseeing the development and continuous improvement of technology solutions that deliver business value and meet user needs. This role will also take an active role in assisting the delivery of the ICT project portfolio and leading the project management team.
About you:
- Experience in a leadership role in an I.T. or clinically related role, preferably in a healthcare environment
- Experience in Health, Business, Education or related disciplines
- High level of communication skills (written & verbal)
- Project risk management and awareness of operational risks in the IT environment
- Vendor and contract management
- Sound problem solving approach to challenges and decision making skills
- An understanding of the impact of deploying technologies in relation to healthcare facilities
- An understanding of electronic medical records/clinical information and referral systems
- An innovative and problem solving approach to challenges
- Strong project management experience with Prince 2, Agile or PMI project management certification
- Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Project, Planner and Azure DevOps
- Demonstrated project budget/financial management experience
- Knowledge of cyber security systems and how they integrate to reduce cyber security risk
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer:
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. Advertising may end before the closing date. We do not accept recruitment agency applications.
Contact Email: gianni.sansonetti@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 22 October 2026
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
ICT Senior Product and Project Manager employer: Eastern Health
Eastern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With modern offices in Richmond and excellent public transport links, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to extensive professional development opportunities. Joining Eastern Health means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities across Victoria.
