Director Allied Health

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration: $176,401 - $192,662 per annum
Hours Per Week: 40
Location: Western Sydney Local Health DistrictWhere you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.What you'll be doing
As the District Director Allied Health you will provide the overarching governance, strategic and professional leadership of the Allied Health workforce in WSLHD. You provide expert advice to the Chief Executive, LHD Executive and General Managers on all matters pertaining to the 23 Allied Health professions employed by NSW Health to support WSLHD to achieve its vision, mission and key performance indicators. Your role will also be responsible for:

• Leading the WSLHD Allied Health Executive Team including Facility/Service Directors of Allied Health and portfolio leads for Allied Health Education, Research, Workforce, Safety & Quality and Digital Health & Data Governance who all report professionally to the role.
• Collaborating with other District Allied Health Directors and the LHD Executive to further develop the Allied Health workforce and services within and across the NSW Health system, whilst driving the implementation of the WSLHD Health Services Plan to build future capacity and deliver safe and sustainable clinical Allied Health services, through the implementation of contemporary, evidence-based, multi-disciplinary models of care.
• Carrying portfolio responsibility for district work streams including Disability & the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS); Aged Care services, Value Based Health Care, Out of Hospital Care and Transition Care.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, cover letter and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. * Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health and relevant professional registration or where professional registration does not exist, membership or eligibility for practising membership of relevant peak professional body/association.

• Demonstrated senior level experience in managing an Allied Health department or service and recognisable contributions in the delivery of Research and Education initiatives.
• Demonstrated understanding of budgeting, financial planning and performance to achieve financial goals and key performance indicators.
• Demonstrated high level leadership skills in a clinical environment with a focus on patient safety and evidence based practice, and the ability to effectively motivate and develop staff.
• Broad knowledge of current Australian health system related issues with particular reference to Allied Health and demonstrated ability to provide broad strategic and issue specific policy advice.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiations skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and refine strategic relationships both within and external to the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, formulate new approaches and develop comprehensive implementation strategies.
• Demonstrated high level organisational change management and development skills, with proven ability to successfully manage and implement organisational change and improvement programs, and to develop and maintain effective relationships with people at all levels.

Requisition ID: REQ501036
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, , . * For inquiries about the role, contact Leza-Maree Waters on Leza-Maree.Waters@health.nsw.gov.auPeople with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.