Allied Health Manager

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

This exciting leadership role within Epworth Geelong, is focused on the growth and development of the Allied Health services.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the primary responsibility of this role is to lead and advocate for the development of the Allied Health Outpatient and Inpatient Rehabilitation and Acute Services at Epworth Geelong.

The successful applicant will have experience in Business Development and a passion for promotion and growth of services, both within Epworth and externally to the community. Providing strong clinical and operational direction to each discipline, including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Psychology and Dietetics. This role is responsible for the efficient running of the service and the delivery of exceptional patient experiences and care.

Through effective leadership, governance and relationship management, it is expected that patient and quality outcomes are of the highest standard and provided in a resource efficient manner.

You will make an impact by:

• Being part of the Leadership Team that focus on delivering exceptional patient, family and staff experience while achieving high-quality clinical outcomes
• Leading the team through positive role modelling
• Being highly accountable, respectful, supportive and engaging

To be successful in this role you must be flexible in your approach and have a natural ability to show compassion and empathy to patients and their families. You are passionate about the growth of the service offering to the Greater Geelong and Surf Coast communities.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven leadership skills
• Previous experience in managing Outpatient Clinics is highly regarded but not essential
• The ability to drive organisational initiatives to improve outcomes for patients, families, doctors and staff
• Work collaboratively with a broad range of internal & external stakeholders

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, Allied Health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

• Post graduate qualification is desirable but not essential

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact ******@epworth.org.au or phone (03) 9426 0***. 

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.