Project Officer & Governance Support - Loddon Mallee Shared Services

Work in an environment that is:

• Engaging and fast-paced – no two days are the same as you work across multiple regional initiatives, stakeholders and projects that keep you challenged and learning!

• Supportive and collaborative – you’ll work within a supportive, purpose-driven team that values teamwork and shared success.

• Meaningful and rewarding – your work will contribute directly to regional health services, enabling stronger digital capability, governance and outcomes for consumers.

The Position 

Job Reference: 3500

Position Title: Project Officer and Governance Support - Loddon Mallee Shared Services
Classification: HS4 - HS29
Salary per hour (exc. super): $42.34 - $46.80
Hours per fortnight: 76
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time

Closing date: 08/02/2026

Loddon Mallee Shared Services (LMSS) is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Officer & Governance Support to join our Innovation & Digital Services team. This is a unique opportunity to work at a regional level, supporting digital projects, governance and collaboration that directly improve outcomes for health services across the Loddon Mallee.

Reporting to the Regional Chief Information Officer, this role sits at the centre of regional coordination, supporting projects, governance forums and stakeholder engagement aligned to the Loddon Mallee Digital Roadmap 2026–2030.

In this varied and high-impact role, you will:

• Act as the first point of contact for the Tech Advisory Group (TAG), coordinating requests and driving timely, transparent responses

• Support regional digital projects through strong governance, coordination, communication and reporting

• Work closely with project managers, the PMO and executive stakeholders to improve ways of working and service delivery

• Develop engaging communication materials and support regional collaboration and engagement

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen customer service, performance metrics and governance maturity

This role suits someone who enjoys juggling multiple priorities, building relationships and working autonomously in a complex, evolving environment.

Loddon Mallee Shared Services (LMSS)

Loddon Mallee Shared Services provides ICT services to all health services currently within the Loddon Mallee network. The services LMSS provide can range from ICT helpdesk, implementation and management of approved applications to consolidating regional platforms with dedicated support teams.

In addition, LMSS also provide Cyber Security services, deliver large scale ICT projects and initiatives, provide regional system governance and oversee and approve new ICT requests via the Tech Advisory Group.

Accountable to the Loddon Mallee Rural Health Alliance Board, we are governed by the Department of Health rural-public-health-care-agencies-ict-alliance-policy.docx as well as a Joint Venture Agreement between the health services. 

As our major health service within the Loddon Mallee, Bendigo Health is our employing agency and therefore all LMSS staff are predominately governed by Bendigo Health policies and procedures and ways of working.

The Loddon Mallee Digital Roadmap 2026-2030 describes the vision of 'Digital Transformation Together' consolidating our committment to work together and collaboratively to achieve progress and great outcomes. The roadmap concentrates on four key pillars; Reshaping the Foundations, Connected Systems, Regional Governance & Collaboration and Change and Capability Building. 

LMSS Health Services: Bendigo Health, Boort District Health, Cohuna District Hospital, Dhelkaya Health, Echuca Regional Health, Heathcote Health, Inglewood and Districts Health Service, Kerang District Health, Kyabram District Health Service, Mallee Track Health and Community Service, Maryborough District health Service, Mildura Base Public Hospital, Robinvale District Health Services, Rochester & Elmore District Health Service, Swan Hill District Health.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Angela Hussey on Regional Chief Information Officer 0427 815 863 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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