Community Health Service Manager

Community Health Service Manager – Primary Care, Health Promotion and Social Support Teams

• Leading not-for-profit, values based organisation
• Beautiful location a 40 minute drive from CBD, 20 minutes from the Western suburbs
• Great working environment and salary packaging benefits
• Supportive, dedicated team and ongoing development opportunities

What YOU do matters!

Are you looking to do something that matters? At Macedon Ranges Health, you’ll be part of a diverse, engaging and collaborative culture that is guided by our values of respect, responsibility, community and spirit. Join us and make a difference!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Health Service Managerto lead Macedon Ranges Health Centre in Gisborne.  Our modern, light filled facility is located a 40 minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD and is a quick, picturesque commute from the Western suburbs.

As a Community Health Service Manager at MRH you will provide leadership to our dedicated, friendly team who are delivering integrated, evidence based care to individuals and families.  Reporting to the Regional Business Manager you will have responsibility for clinical governance at an organisational level; management of service development; day to day management of the Health Centre within a framework of strong financial and human resource management.

Your day to day activities include:

• Lead the Primary Care, (including physiotherapists, podiatrists, mental health practitioners and occupational therapists) Health Promotion and Social Support teams   to deliver high quality integrated care and activities to the Macedon Ranges community.
• Oversee, develop and implement program and system improvements and clinical risk initiatives in line with Benetas’ Quality and Clinical Governance Frameworks
• Support the delivery of holistic approach to goal directed care planning
• Increase access through active promotion of our suite of services through professional networks and the local community

 To thrive in the role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related clinical field such as Nursing or Allied Health.
• Possess a valid and current AHPRA registration
• Knowledge and or training in Health Promotion principles and practices.
• Tertiary qualification in Business or Management (or working towards) is desirable
• Significant experience in Community Health Services or health management preferably at a senior level
• Exceptional leadership and management skills with a commitment to drive a high performance culture
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including experience in active listening,
• Experience in working within a framework of culturally inclusive practices
• Effective stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Ability to collaborate and network in partnership arrangements
• Excellent planning, reporting and time management skills

As a valued employee, your experience matters. Look forward to:

• Being part of a dedicated, friendly team within a supportive community
• Proudly being part of a business that values respect, responsibility, community, and spirit
• Engaging in meaningful work with a strong commitment to customer experience
• A competitive salary (with salary packaging and meal & entertainment benefits)
• A dedicated L&D team and learning culture putting you in the driver’s seat of your ongoing professional and personal development

About Benetas

Benetas is a leading not for profit organisation dedicated to actively working with Victorians to live their best life. We care about our people’s health and wellbeing, and are committed to our reputation as a truly great place to work and volunteer. We are a recognised leader in gender equality, having been awarded an Employer of Choice citation since 2006. We are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that is reflective of the client base.

Keen to join us?

We respect and value differences, and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply. To view the position description and to submit your application, please click Apply Now!

Please note we may consider applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.

All applicants must have valid working rights in Australia and the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include a National Police Check or NDIS Clearance.

All employees are required to be immunised with the Influenza Vaccination and Covid-19 Vaccination (minimum of 3 doses).