Allied Health Workforce Unit Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Alfred Health

Alfred Health

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

Alfred 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 0.84EFT

Allied Health Professional Grade 5 Classification

Alfred Health Locations

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 disciplines provide patient-centred care that will aim 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 (PPF) underpins the work of Allied Health at Alfred Health in contributing to Alfred Health's purpose.

The Position Summary

The Workforce Unit Manager is a critical Allied Health leadership position working with the Chief Allied Health Officer and Deputy Directors of Allied Health to operationalise our six Professional Practice Pillars; Research, Education, Workforce Innovation, Digital Health, credentialing and Scope of Practice and Quality & Safety.

The Workforce Unit supports the Allied Health workforce reporting professionally to the Allied Health Directorate across all Alfred Health sites and community services to ensure high quality and effective clinical intervention to deliver the best patient care.

Key Responsibilities (please see the Position Description for more information)

Design and implement a strategic, quality and business plan for Allied Health that incorporates the six pillars of professional practice and aligns with the strategic priorities of Alfred Health
Build Allied Health workforce capability and capacity that meets the operational demands of the clinical programs
Promote consistency in workforce procedures and policies across allied health and reduce duplication and inefficiencies
Strengthen existing partnerships between internal and external partnerships, and explore opportunities to develop new partnerships that enable the allied health workforce and service delivery to grow and evolve
Provide leadership in the areas of the six pillars of professional practice and develop capabilities of future leaders to ensure the sustainability of this workforce

Skills and Qualifications Required

Relevant degree in an Allied Health discipline
Postgraduate qualifications at Masters level or higher in a clinical area or health services management/administration/ business management or relevant field
Current nonlimited AHPRA registration if applicable for professional group
Eligible for membership with the appropriate professional association
Demonstrated experience in management and leadership across multiple Allied Health disciplines
Significant experience in an interdisciplinary model of Allied Health in a hospital or health service delivery capacity
Experience in innovation, service development and implementation
Ability to integrate knowledge of wider issues affecting the role/unit, such as Government policies, into practice

Staff Benefits
Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing

Discounted Health Insurance

Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)

Close to shops and public transport

Applications close Monday, 11 September 2023

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.

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