Optima Project Officer Fixed Term Part TimeHybrid

Position:      Optima Project Office

Location:     Numurkah or Hybrid

EFT/Hours:  0.6 EFT (48 hours per fortnight)

Status:         Fixed Term Part Time until 30/06/2026

Hourly Rate: $42.34 to $46.80 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience plus 12% superannuation 

About the Role

NCN Health is seeking a motivated, people focused and detail-oriented Optima Project Officer to support the implementation of the RLDatix Optima digital rostering system across our organisation. This role is central to improving workforce management and ensuring a smooth transition from current systems to a modern, fit-for-purpose digital platform.

Working within the People & Culture team, the Optima Project Officer will play a key role in project coordination, data preparation, user support, change management, and reporting. You will work closely with the Project Manager, the Director People, Safety and Engagement, system specialists, and operational leaders to help drive project milestones, support user readiness, and contribute to successful go-live activities.

This position is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, experience in project support, and a keen interest in digital or HR systems. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy problem-solving, and be comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels of a health service. Experience with rostering systems (Optima, PayGlobal, Workday, SAP, or similar) will be highly regarded.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a meaningful change project that will enhance workforce efficiency, support better service delivery, and shape the future of rostering at NCN Health

About You

• Vaccination against seasonal Influenza (mandatory)
• Tertiary qualification in health administration, business, project management, or related discipline (preferred) or equivalent project experience.
•  Experience in a project coordination or support role, ideally in a health service environment.
• HRIS experience in system such as Workday, SAP, Optima or PayGlobal.
• Understanding of the contemporary Victorian and National Health Care Environment 
• Recent previous experience in a senior executive role in healthcare in Victoria
• High level analytical skills and a capacity to translate complexity into simplicity

What We Offer

At NCN Health, we are investing in creating a joyful workplace, where people feel connected, respected and supported to thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employee benefits are designed to support both your professional and personal wellbeing.

• Professional and career development
• Reward and recognition program
• Health and wellbeing program
• Social club membership and events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Free on-site car parking and bike parking
• NCN Health uniform
• Local community discounts (e.g., fitness club)

Enquiries

Heather Flynn, Director People, Safety and Engagement Phone: 0455 972 252

For further information please refer to the position description and submit a response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.

Closing Date

Tuesday 16th December 2025 at 11:59pm

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and selection activity (e.g., interviews) may commence prior to the advertised closing date.

Need help submitting your application? Contact the Hiring Manager listed above or call the NCN Health People and Culture Team on 03 5862 0577.

About Us

NCN Health is a regional health service located in the Moira Shire of Victoria, approximately three hours north of Melbourne, providing healthcare to residents of, and visitors to, Cobram, Nathalia and Numurkah and their surrounding communities.

With a caring, dedicated, engaged and diverse workforce of over 500, we proudly serve a population of up to 18,000 people and are committed to providing safe, high quality care and services that improve the health and wellbeing of our patients and the community.

Why Join Us?

We are an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering and promoting a fair, equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace culture that welcomes and values people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, cultures, genders and identities.

We encourage and support applications from people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, with lived experience of disability, from the LGBTIQA+ community and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are proud to be a Child Safe workplace that champions the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children. We have zero tolerance of abuse, violence, bullying, harassment and discrimination in all forms, and are committed to ensuring the safety of both our patients and people.