Workforce and Development Lead

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Full Time (1.0 EFT / 80 Hours)
• Salary Package: $136,344.00 + Superannuation
• Located at The Alfred
• Great Staff Benefits

About us

The Patient Service Centre (PSC) sits within the Surgical Services Program of Alfred Health. This program delivers the majority of surgical services across all Alfred Health sites. Surgical Services consists of seventeen surgical units, anaesthesia and perioperative medicine, operating suite service, two Planned surgical inpatient wards, a medical day unit, day of surgery admissions, day surgery and endoscopy service. 
PSC oversees the Planned Surgery preparation list, Medical Planned waiting list and Pre-Admission Clinic. This is across both The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital.

The Surgical Specialist Clinics are responsible for the delivery of a number of non-admitted services across all surgical units within the organisation to support the delivery of clinical care. Direct clinical care is delivered by the Surgical Specialist Clinics, which provide scheduled medical, nursing and allied health services to non-admitted patients at all three campuses and via telehealth. 

About the Role

The Workforce and Development Lead is a member of the leadership team of the Surgical Services Program. They reflect the values of the Nursing Division by working closely with the PSC and Surgical Specialist Clinics Nurse Managers to exemplify and promote excellence in practice; and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues in supporting the coordination, management and evaluation of the care of a specific patient population. The Workforce and Development Lead is a recognised resource for all staff across PSC and Surgical Specialist Clinics to assist in achieving best practice to ensure optimal outcomes for patients. 

About you

• Current Registered Nurse Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA. 
• Extensive relevant clinical experience in acute care nursing and in a clinical leadership role. 
• Holding or working toward a tertiary qualification.
• Experience & knowledge in relevant Department of Health Policies for Planned Surgery & Non-admitted patients
• Previous experience in Planned surgery and/or Surgical Specialist Clinics.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site Car & Bike Parking
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Amanda Burvill, Deputy Director of Operations and Nursing - Planned Surgery & Ambulatory Care on [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 27th May 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au