Associate Director Allied Health

at  The Royal Childrens Hospital

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | Parkville
Job type: Ongoing - Full Time
Organisation: The Royal Children’s Hospital
Salary: $153,000 - $153,000
Occupation: Medical and Nursing

Reference: 11267

• Senior leadership opportunity
• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital
• Friendly and supportive team environment

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Tertiary level qualification in an Allied Health discipline
• Extensive knowledge and experience in an acute health setting and proven ability to manage and lead effectively within a large complex health service
• Extensive knowledge of and/or experience with clinical governance, quality improvement and workforce development
• Relevant post-graduate qualification in Management, Public Health or related field preferred
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

This is a Permanent Full Time position as Associate Director Allied Health. In this role you will be responsible for development of an Allied Health Workforce Strategy with particular focus on recruitment, retention, alternative models of allied health service delivery and ensuring Allied Health professionals operate at top of scope in the context of increasing demand and complexity. Portfolio responsibilities will also include quality, safety and accreditation preparation, informatics including performance reporting, funding and grant applications.
You will make a significant contribution to the overall leadership, strategic direction and operational performance of allied health services and programs in line with the RCH vision - A world where all kids thrive. This involves ensuring the highest quality care and patient outcomes, strong staff engagement and support and effective relationships with consumers.