Allied Health Clinical Educator - Director of Allied Health at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

142688.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Allied Health, Clinical Education, Leadership, Governance, Advocacy, Collaboration, Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services, Strategic Planning, Workforce Support, Credentialing, Clinical Practice, Community Health, Health Services, Diversity and Inclusion

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent and Full Time, Temporary until 30 September 2026 with the possibility of extension and or permanency. Classification: Health Professional Level 4 or Psychologist level 4 (PN 63753, 70684) Health Professional Level 4 Salary: $127,597- $141,511 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Psychologist Level 4 Salary: $135,771- $142,688 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: City Community Health Centre, 1 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT Section: Director of Allied Health Closing Date: 15 February 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • 12%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mental Health Justice Health Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) Office of the Director of Allied Health team and play an integral role in the support of the allied health workforce. The Allied Health Clinical Educator positions operate within the Office of the Director of Allied Health (ODAH), MHJHADS, and report directly to the Assistant Director of Allied Health. The ODAH provides strategic leadership, governance, and advocacy for Allied Health staff in MHJHADS and works collaboratively with the Directors of Nursing and Service and Transformation to ensure alignment with divisional priorities. An order of merit may be used to fill future identical full-time permanent and temporary vacancies within a 12-month period. Please Note: There are 2 vacancies for this round, one is full-time permanent, and the other is full-time temporary until 30 September 2026, with the possibility of extension and or permanency. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Pitch responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Charmaine Nicoll on (02) 5124 1785 or at charmaine.nicoll@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the allied health workforce within the Mental Health Justice Health Alcohol and Drug Services. The educator will report to the Assistant Director of Allied Health and contribute to strategic leadership and governance.