Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Training Program Project Officer
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Lead the design of a groundbreaking Statewide training framework for future Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.
- Design a structured Statewide Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) training framework
- Lead stakeholder engagement across sites
- Drive curriculum and governance innovation
About the Role:
Join our team as a Project Officer on a part time, fixed term basis to work at Monash Health based at the Monash Children’s Hospital, Clayton.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of advanced practice neonatal nursing across Victoria. Working collaboratively with the Neonatal Advisory Group (NAG) NNP Working Group, you will coordinate the development of a structured Statewide educational framework that outlines competencies, standards and learning pathways required for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner candidates pursuing endorsement.
You will lead the design and development of a comprehensive educational and clinical framework, including a rotational training model, governance structures and placement standards — ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and statewide objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading benchmarking and literature reviews to inform model design
- Developing a university scoping paper outlining accredited course pathways and clinical requirements
- Coordinating Steering Committee activities and stakeholder engagement across multiple sites
- Designing and delivering a comprehensive Statewide NNP Candidate training framework
- Monitoring project milestones, timelines, reporting and governance requirements
- Preparing and presenting final project outcomes to the NAG NNP Working Group
This role requires engagement across multiple organisations, including Monash Health. Hybrid flexibility may be considered in alignment with project milestones.
About Us:
Monash Health is one of Victoria’s largest and most respected public health services, committed to innovation, education and excellence in patient care. Monash Health strives to lead progressive workforce initiatives that strengthen clinical capability and professional pathways across the organisation.
In collaboration with a number of other neonatal units across Victoria including The Royal Children’s Hospital, PIPER, Royal Women’s Hospital, Mercy Hospital for Women, Western Health, Barwon Health and Northern Health, you will join a forward-thinking, collaborative team culture that values evidence-based practice, strategic innovation and professional integrity. This is your opportunity to contribute to a legacy project that will influence Nurse Practitioner development statewide.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- Proven experience coordinating or supporting complex projects
- Strong research, benchmarking and analytical writing skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
- Highly developed organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities, timelines and reporting requirements
Mandatory requirements of the role include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or Certificate IV/Diploma in Project Management
- Background in Healthcare or Nursing Health research experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience supporting or managing projects in a related capacity
- Based or working within Monash Health to align with the Nurse Practitioner program
In Return
This is more than a project role — it is an opportunity to shape the future of advanced nursing practice in neonatal units across Victoria.
- Lead a high-impact, statewide workforce innovation project
- Collaborate with senior clinical leaders and advisory groups
- Contribute to a legacy framework supporting Neonatal Nurse Practitioner endorsement pathways
- Work within a progressive, values-driven health service committed to excellence
If you are driven, strategic and ready to influence the next generation of advanced practice clinicians, we invite you to apply and be part of something transformative.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Operations Manager - Monash Newborn, Kate Duthie on mob:0429 510 747
Position Description can be found here
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How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: Monday 24th August 2026