HARP Operational 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. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Full-Time 80 hours per fortnight
• Classification: NM11 
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
• Alfred Hospital Location

Department

The Hospital Admission Risk Program at Alfred Health is seeking an experienced healthcare professional take up the role of HARP Operations Lead across the Alfred sites.

Home, Acute and Community 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.

Position Summary

• The successful applicant will have excellent communication and change management skills and significant clinical experience.
• You will have a sound understanding of both acute healthcare system and the hospital's interface with the community and primary care. 
• This role is integral to ensuring continuous improvement within the HARP program and the care we provide for patients experiencing a high level of clinical and psychosocial complexity. 
• The incumbent will work collaboratively with his/her counterparts across admitted and non-admitted streams, as well as community and other stakeholders.
• The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic environment, problem solve, negotiate, and collaborate to achieve the best available outcomes for HARP clients.
• The successful applicant will have an excellent attitude towards the positive and supportive development of the workforce, helping high performing clinicians to bring out their best.
• An appreciation of complex systems and complex care management is essential to this role.
• Previous experience in healthcare leadership is a prerequisite.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Tertiary graduate qualification: Nursing or Allied Health
• Master post graduate qualification or working towards
• Health leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the principles of change management
• A broad and current understanding of the healthcare system
• A solid understanding of chronic disease management, psychosocial health issues, and health self-management.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia 
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability  
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership 
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)  
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services 

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Mel Hill on [email protected]

Applications close at 11pm AEDT on Tuesday, 6 October 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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au