Commissioning & Operational Readiness Manager

About the role

HammondCare is creating a Centre of Excellence for the complex care of older people at Greenwich, a $300 million redevelopment integrating palliative care, dementia care, restorative care, mental health services, residential aged care and seniors living accommodation. The Commissioning & Operational Readiness Manager is the hands-on lead for making sure the new Greenwich facilities are fully tested, operationally ready and safe to open from day one. Reporting to the Project Director, the role links the Property and Capital Works team, Operations, Facilities Management, ICT and clinical teams, and works closely with the Senior Clinical Partner and the Senior Project Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Commissioning and operational readiness planning
• Integrated building and systems testing
• FF&E and medical equipment installation, testing and activation
• Building, technology and digital interfaces
• Move, transition and activation planning
• Workforce training and operational preparation
• Facilities Management mobilisation
• Handover, defect management and project close-out

Required profile

• At least 7 years' demonstrated experience in commissioning, operational readiness or facility activation, ideally in hospitals, aged care or other complex healthcare environments
• Proven track record in commissioning and activation of new or redeveloped facilities, including integrated systems testing, handover, transition and move activities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commitment to HammondCare's Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action

Required skills

• Working knowledge of building services and healthcare facility systems
• Planning, scheduling and coordinating commissioning across builders, consultants, clinical teams and service providers
• Managing FF&E and medical equipment schedules, including procurement, installation, testing and activation
• Desirable: tertiary qualification in Engineering, Facilities Management, Health Management or Project Management; familiarity with AusHFG and NSW commissioning frameworks; FM service mobilisation experience

What we offer

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
• Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible working, including hybrid arrangements, with travel to Greenwich and other sites as required
• Discounts on products and services, discounted healthcare memberships, counselling support, wellbeing programmes, rewards and referral bonuses

The role is full-time with a maximum term of 24 months, with the possibility of extension. Pre-employment checks include a criminal record check and reference checks.