Allied Health Assistant Manager

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 Opportunity
• Full Time at 80 hrs per f/n
• Grade 4 Allied Health Professional
• Based at The Alfred

Department

At Alfred Health, Allied Health is renowned for its outstanding patient care, achieved through clinical excellence, professional opportunities, innovation and care for our staff. We are Art Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Disability Liaison Officers, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology & Language Services, and Spiritual Care, as well as AHAs. We work collaboratively as leaders in research, innovation and education to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to lead a team while building skills in strategic planning, budgeting, daily operations and people management. The Allied Health Assistant Manager is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) AHAs working across the Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham campuses. In conjunction with the AHA Team Lead & Educator, the AHA Manager provides operational governance and strategic oversight of this important team. Further detail of the role and responsibilities can be found in the attached position description.

Essential Qualifications/Experience

• Relevant degree in an Allied Health Discipline
• Post-graduate qualifications at Masters level or higher in a clinical area or health services management/administration/ business management or relevant field
• Sound understanding of AHA scope of practice, supervision and delegation processes
• Current non-limited AHPRA registration if applicable for professional group
• Eligible for membership with the appropriate professional association
• Current Working with Children’s Check

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance 
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

For further information on the role, please contact Val Maric on 0448 873 015.

Applications close 17th November

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