Manager Hospital Admission Risk Program

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Nurse Unit Manager Level 3 (NM11) or Allied Health Professional Grade 4
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Home, Acute and Community (HAC) is a clinical program across Alfred Health. The program plays an integral role within Victoria’s health care system, supporting people to maximise their health, independence and functioning, and minimise long-term care needs. The Home, Acute and Community program oversees a diverse group of services promoting effective seamless care, from acute care back into the community. These services are provided in people’s homes, community centres and in hospital when indicated. 

The Role

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations - Acute and Integrated Care stream, the Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) Manager position will lead the HARP team in monitoring the achievement of clinical and non-clinical performance, providing a service structure that aims to improve the capacity of people living with chronic and complex health and psychosocial conditions. The HARP Manager will work with other HAC programs, the Health Service Partnership and external stakeholders in developing innovative, integrated and scalable models of care, working towards Alfred Health’s strategic goal of providing care outside hospital walls.

Qualifications and Experience Required

•    Relevant allied health or nursing qualifications.
•    Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligible for membership with relevant professional body, with adherence to continuing professional development requirements. 
•    Masters level or higher qualification or working towards in health services management/administration/public health or relevant clinical field
•    Demonstrated experience in the management of health care teams.
•    Highly developed change management skills
•    Experience in project management and proven ability to lead projects. 
•    Experience managing and providing leadership to quality and safety projects. 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Well-developed negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
•    Understanding of the health care sector and the Health Independence Programs strategic direction. 
•    Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development.
•    Current and satisfactory Police Check.
•    Recent extensive clinical experience desirable.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Francis Dignam, Deputy Director of Operations and Nursing, Acute and Integrated Care - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 19 June 2026 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.