Design Engineer Location: Sunshine Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: HS5 About the role The Design Engineer is a key position within Western Health, Health Support Services, providing technical input and support in relation to infrastructure & engineering services project proposals and delivery. A key member of the Engineering Services Leadership Team, this role will provide advice, input, and endorsement for infrastructure & engineering services project outputs at all stages of the project lifecycle. The role is a pivotal conduit between Engineering Services, Health Support Services Project Team, Capital Development, and VHBA, ensuring alignment with strategic vision and contributing to Western Health’s sustainable growth and Net Zero Emissions target delivery. The Design Engineer will interface strongly with all levels of business, collaborating closely with the Clinical leads to ensure infrastructure & engineering system projects are delivered fit for the clinical and operational purposes they serve. This full-time role will see you working Monday – Friday, across all Western Health Campuses with Sunshine Hospital as the primary office. Due to the nature of the Department and the role, out of hours work may be required. Key responsibilities: · Partner with Strategic Engineering colleagues to review problem statements in developing investment cases and advise on solution options to achieve the infrastructure & engineering system objectives. · The Design Engineer will be the Strategic Engineering representative on all significant infrastructure and engineering system projects and will liaise closely with the Capital Development and Health Support Services Project Teams, as well as the Facilities Team for significant corrective and optimisation works. · Provide advice, input, materials, and proposed programs of improvement and change management to the Director Operations Engineering Services, where gaps are identified that can be improved. · Stay informed of industry best practice, emerging technologies and legislative requirements related to infrastructure & engineering system design. · Develop and contribute to policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures relating to infrastructure & engineering system design as required. About you: · Tertiary qualification in engineering. · Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and understanding of databases. · Willing to travel to work at various Western Health sites and possesses a current Victorian driver's licence. · Proficiency in providing expert technical advice to drive sustainable asset management best practice across large capital and engineering projects · Ability to carry out data analysis and result interpretation from large, combined datasets to enable informed decision making. Position Description About Western Health Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000 occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. Why join us? Compensation and benefits · Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. · Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. · Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. Learning and development opportunities · Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. · Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. · Mentorship and career support. Community impact and inclusion · Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. · Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. · Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. Organisational culture and environment · Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. · Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about providing technical input and support in relation to infrastructure & engineering services project proposals and delivery, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Closing date: 22 May 2025 Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kaitlyn Tran – [email protected] Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.