Deputy Director Allied Health - Clinical Operations
Deputy Director Allied Health Clinical Operations
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Location: Western Health
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Salary: Deputy Director Allied Health Professional Grade 6
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Allied Health Professional with a passion for workforce performance and clinical excellence. Two newly created Deputy Director of Allied Health roles have been created at Western Health, to position the Allied Health workforce in a growing and evolving health service. The 2 roles being the Deputy Director Allied Health Performance and Transformation, and the Deputy Director Allied Health Clinical Operations.
These roles will report to the Director of Allied Health at Western Health within the Allied Health division and professionally support the Allied Health Therapy teams in Western Health at Home and Integrated Community Health Services. Allied Health Therapies at Western Health staff include Audiology, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Pastoral Care, Exercise Physiology, Allied Health Assistants and Interpreters. These roles will work closely with the Allied Health management team and other divisional directors and clinical services directors to ensure best care for our community.
As the third pillar of health care delivery, the Allied Health workforce boasts more than 1000 staff members providing efficient health care, discharge planning and care to patients from neonates to geriatrics. We offer a range of evidence-based, client-centred, specialist services across the care continuum from admission within the emergency department through to care within the community. Undoubtedly, Western Health is experiencing a period of rapid growth with our catchment area. Our diverse community consisting of more than one million people with complex care needs ranging from neonates to geriatrics. A projected 50 per cent boost in our workforce is expected in the next five years to cater for the New Footscray Hospital, New Melton Hospital, mental health services and Point Cook Community Care Centre.
Key responsibilities:
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Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance and workforce development with demonstrated interest in developing a skilled, effective, flexible, fit-for-purpose and sustainable Allied Health workforce
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A collaborative and team-based approach to workforce support and wellbeing
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An ability to function at a strategic level and engage in developing an Allied Health structure that will position the workforce
About you:
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Extensive postgraduate Allied Health experience at a senior level in a specialist medical and/or other relevant setting
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Commitment to an Allied Health service that promotes an evidence-based, best practice culture, and supports continuous service improvement;
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An ability to function at a strategic level and engage in developing an Allied Health structure that will position the workforce
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The Deputy Director Allied Health Performance and Transformation will have an understanding of improvement methodology and project management and a passion for building an improvement culture that supports Best Care
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include
oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
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Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
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Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
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Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
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Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
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Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
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Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
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Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
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Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
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Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
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Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
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Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about Allied Health making a difference to the care of our community, compassionate care and innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: Applications close at 11:59pm on 23 May 2025
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Julia Blackshaw, Director Allied Health 0466380 415.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.