Allied Health Lead at Anglicare Sydney

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Standards, Practice Leadership, Clinical Governance, Subject Matter Expert, Policy Development, Framework Development, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Documentation Review, Compliance, Audit Preparation, Professional Leadership, AHPRA Registration, Change Influence

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Strengthen clinical standards. Influence practice. Shape the future of Allied Health. At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. For more than 160 years, we’ve served older people with compassion, dignity and respect. As our Seniors Communities portfolio continues to grow, we’re investing in strong clinical governance and practice leadership to ensure our services are safe, consistent and future‑ready. We are now seeking an experienced Allied Health Lead to join our Quality team, based at Macquarie Park with regular site engagement across Sydney. This is a senior, non‑operational leadership role focused on uplifting allied health practice across our villages, Social Wellness Centres and Home Care services. Your Opportunity This is a full‑time, permanent role within the Quality team, reporting to the Head of Quality & Risk. You will act as the subject matter expert and practice leader for Allied Health, supporting Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists across the organisation through guidance, governance, observation and improvement — rather than direct line management. With hybrid flexibility, you’ll balance head‑office‑based quality and documentation work with regular site visits to influence and support practice on the ground. About the Role In partnership with the Quality team and clinical leaders, you will: Provide senior allied health leadership and subject‑matter expertise across the organisation Strengthen allied health policies, procedures, frameworks and clinical standards Identify gaps or variation in practice and escalate evidence‑based recommendations Support governance, quality and risk frameworks impacting allied health services Visit villages and sites to observe practice, support Physiotherapists and OTs, and influence improvement Provide backend support including documentation review, compliance and audit preparation Support allied health teams in Social Wellness Centres and community services Balance strategic quality work with visible, practical engagement on site Influence practice change through collaboration, credibility and professional leadership What You’ll Bring You are a senior allied health professional who has stepped beyond hands‑on clinical delivery into governance, quality or professional leadership — and you thrive in that space. You will bring: Allied Health qualification with AHPRA registration (Physiotherapy strongly preferred; OT highly regarded) 5+ years’ experience in senior allied health roles Demonstrated experience transitioning from clinical practice into leadership, governance or quality roles Strong understanding of clinical governance, compliance and quality frameworks Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and frontline clinicians without line management High attention to detail with confidence in documentation, standards and policy development Strong communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills Current driver licence and willingness to travel regularly across Sydney (primarily Taren Point and Castle Hill) Why Anglicare Sydney? At Anglicare, you’ll be part of a respected, values‑led organisation where quality, integrity and compassion genuinely matter. You’ll also enjoy: Flexible work options to support work‑life balance Salary packaging benefits – up to $15,900 tax‑free income plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment Ongoing professional development and leadership training Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms Are You Ready for a Career That Means More? To apply, click Apply and submit your resume. All applicants will receive a response. Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the communities we serve. While guided by Christian‑based values, our teams include people of all faiths and backgrounds united by a shared commitment to excellence in care. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Application Close Date: April 17, 2026 Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life. Your rewards and benefits We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family. Staff Rewards Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it. Employee Referral Program Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing senior allied health leadership and subject-matter expertise across the organization, focusing on strengthening policies, frameworks, and clinical standards. Responsibilities include identifying practice gaps, supporting governance, and influencing improvement through site visits and documentation review.