AddressAlfred 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 Position
- Part-time at 64hrs per fortnight
- Allied Health Professional Grade 6 Classification (including Victorian Public Health Sector [Medical Scientists, Pharmacists & Psychologists])
- Located at the Alfred Hospital
The Department
Alfred Health Allied Health Services comprises a number of Allied Health disciplines that provide patient-centred care across all clinical programs that operate at Alfred Health. Allied health professions provide patient-centred care that aims to optimise physical, psychosocial, communication and cognitive functioning. To ensure that the Allied Health workforce is fit for purpose, there is a robust governance structure that provides oversight of staff & student education, research, workforce innovation and quality & safety.
The Allied Health Professional Practice Framework underpins the work of Allied Health at Alfred Health in contributing to Alfred Health's purpose.
The Position Summary
This exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Allied Health professional to contribute to providing operational leadership for the acute Allied Health team.
This is a part-time role and would report to the Chief Allied Health Officer/Director of Allied Health. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Chief Allied Health Officer/Director of Allied Health and one other Deputy Director of Allied Health to provide professional governance and operational leadership for Allied Health teams across Alfred Health. Specifically, the successful incumbent will provide professional leadership across informatics and innovation Allied Health professional practice pillars and operational support to Alfred Brain, Cancer services, Heart and Lung and Specialty medicine Acute Programs.
This role will attract senior Allied Health staff interested in a career pathway in leadership and management.
Skills and Qualifications Required
- Relevant degree in an Allied Health discipline
- Eligibility for registration or membership of the relevant professional body
- Post Graduate Qualifications - Masters level in relevant field (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience in management and leadership across multiple Allied Health disciplines
Staff Benefits
- Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing through Maxxia
- Discounted Health Insurance and well-being benefits
- Car Parking (subject to availability)
- Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
- Close to shops and public transport
For further enquiries, please contact Doug McCaskie, Chief Allied Health Officer/Director Allied Health on 0427 989 580 or D.mccaskie@alfred.org.au
Applications close Sunday, 17 March 2024
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 Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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 http://www.alfredhealth.org.au/
