AddressAbout Us
Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 6000 people, as well as support for their families and carers. Our primary purpose is to enable kids, young people and adults living with disability and their families to participate in the community to their full potential. Novita’s approach is motivated by our “I CARE” model: Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Enjoy working at an established and growing leader in disability sector.
About the Role
As a senior member of the Novita leadership team, you will be responsible for making a strong contribution to the strategic and operational management of the Therapy and Family Services business outcomes and to the outcomes of our clients. Leading a multi-disciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals across multiple locations, you will be responsible for implementing efficient and effective service delivery in line with clinical practice standards and for the overall financial performance of the business unit.
An influencing role, you will work closely with our senior management team to build on internal and develop external relationships to achieve quality outcomes for our clients. In an exciting time for the disability sector, you will drive service development and use effective change leadership to guide and grow your team's capacity to deliver efficient and effective services in line with the NDIS Practice Standards and Novita's Clinical Governance Framework. This position is a Full-time position based at Novita's Head office in Hindmarsh and reports to the General Manager, Therapy and Family Services.
About You
The Allied Health Manager- Central Serviceswill provide leadership, guidance and advice in relation to the achievement of organisation deliverables that are focused on client outcomes. Demonstrating an understanding of quality frameworks and a proven ability to lead teams to achieve outcomes, you will be self-starter with experience in continuous improvement of services. Your ability to grow a division or business coupled with controlling budgets, resources and governance processes will see you succeed in this role.
Experience with fee for service activities or taking a concept or business from start to finish is desirable, along with tertiary qualifications in disability, health, human services or similar relevant field or business, and management.
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:
- Highly desirable - experience in Allied Health management
- Highly desirable - qualifications in an Allied Health discipline, and/or business management
- Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work collaboratively with both internal and external staff, clients and stakeholders
- Results-focused, highly organised, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to respond to continuous change
- Demonstrated ability to lead and embed a culture of excellence that empowers and supports growth and development
- Demonstrated experience in managing and achieving client service outcomes and commercial growth
- Demonstrated responsive, agile negotiating, influencing and stakeholder partnering experience gained through a similar role
Essential Requirements
- Valid driving licence
- This position can include access to a full maintained fleet vehicle, which includes an amount payable to Novita under the Fringe Tax Benefit Act. You must also have a willingness to use own vehicle for travel if required.
- NDIS worker screening, DHS Working with Children and Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Fully vaccinated from COVID-19 (Novita mandate).
Remuneration Package and Benefits
Total remuneration package includes base salary, annual leave loading and statutory superannuation contribution. Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay by approximately $5,000. Further salary-packaging benefits available include meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions. You may access a fully maintained motor vehicle from Novita's fleet.
You will be working with a positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others, Professional development opportunities including participation in EVOLVE conference, skills development sessions, Knowledge Sharing and external opportunities to learn and train and Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
Apply Now and make a difference!
If you are a passionate Allied Health professional seeking leadership position and possess Novita's ICARE values, then we would like to hear from you! For further information contact Mark Kelly, General Manager (Therapy & Family Services) on 8243 8394.
Please note: Position Description can be accessed via Novita Careers Portal (profile setup required).
Applications close at 5 pm on Sunday 12th May 2024
Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. All potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which will include a criminal history check prior to confirmation of employment.
