As Australia’s largest private hospital operator, Ramsay employs 34,000 team members across 76 hospitals. Workforce optimisation is one of Ramsay’s key strategic priorities, and we are undertaking a multi‑year transformation to enhance rostering practices, modernise our operating model, and implement technology that enables smart and sustainable workforce management.

In this pivotal role, the Program Manager will be directly accountable for the end‑to‑end delivery and integration of all initiatives within this program.

 

You will provide leadership, governance and oversight across a diverse portfolio of projects, including:

 

• Implementation of the new Roster, Scheduling and Time & Attendance (RoSTA) system

• Enhancement of rostering practices and the design of a new roster operating model

• Agency workforce reduction initiatives

• Talent, career pathway and capability development programs

• Development of strategic workforce analytics to support data‑driven decision‑making

 

 

• Lead overall program direction, ensuring clear governance and effective management of interdependent projects.

• Deliver measurable improvements in workforce efficiency, cost management and employee experience across the program.

• Develop and maintain the program roadmap, proactively managing program‑level risks, issues, resourcing and dependencies.

• Monitor KPIs and benefit realisation, driving continuous improvement and embedding innovation across all initiatives.

• Build strong stakeholder engagement and ensure consistent, high‑quality communication across multiple sites and diverse stakeholder groups.

• Ensure all program outcomes align with Ramsay’s strategic priorities and uphold The Ramsay Way values.

 

 

• Proven experience in program management, particularly within complex organisational environments.

• Strong leadership, management, and change management skills.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.

• A strategic mindset with a focus on data-driven outcomes and continuous improvement.

• A commitment to 'The Ramsay Way' – People caring for people.

 

 

• Tertiary qualification in business, health administration, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience in program management, leading large-scale, multi-initiative transformation programs in complex organisations.

• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in financial management, benefits tracking, and linking workforce initiatives to operational and financial outcomes.

• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive sponsors, operational/clinical leaders, and frontline managers.

• Experience in workforce planning, rostering, and optimisation, ideally within healthcare or similar regulated environments.

• Advanced change leadership skills, with a track record of delivering sustainable change across decentralised, multi-site environments.

• Proficiency in project and program management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2).

• Demonstrated experience with change management practices to enable successful adoption, embedment and sustainability

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and analytics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Experience managing risks, compliance, and audit readiness in workforce-related programs.

• Demonstrated ability to manage program-level risks, issues, and dependencies, and to lead program steering committees and governance forums.

• Experience in digital transformation, including the implementation of technology-enabled change, automation, or AI in workforce management.

 

 

• Experience with digital transformation, automation, or AI in workforce management. 

• Familiarity with workforce management (WFM), human capital management (HCM), and time & attendance systems. 

• Experience benchmarking workforce practices against industry standards and incorporating best practice into program design. 

• Ability to design and deliver capability uplift and training programs.

• Experience fostering a learning culture, supporting skills development, and leveraging predictive analytics for workforce planning.

 

 

Professional Advancement: Recognition and Professional Development. Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 18,000 courses to advance your career and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 

Ramsay Rewards: Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers 

Employee Wellbeing: Flexible working arrangements, a commitment to work/life balance and free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Make a Difference: Make a meaningful impact on the delivery of quality healthcare services and contribute to the transformation of the industry. 

Ramsay Way Culture: Join a team dedicated to 'People Caring for People,' fostering a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

 

 

Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees – our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer.

 

 

• A National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months may be asked of you

 

 

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

 

For enquiries, please contact Diana McManus, Director – People via email 

McManusD@ramsayhealth.com.au

 

Applications Close: 12th February 2026 

 

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