CQ Health are on the hunt for an innovative and dynamic Allied Health Network Manager to lead our Gladstone and Banana region to clinical excellence.

The successful candidate will operationally lead and manage effective, efficient, and safe Allied Health services across the Gladstone and Banana Clinical Network, ensuring Allied Health staffing models and skill mix are contemporary and in line with facility, role delineation and function.

This role involves the line management and strategic leadership to Health Practitioners and associated support staff for the following Health Practitioner professions; Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology and Social Work.

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Job details

This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

Allied Health work closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues, and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being. The Allied Health workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of learning and development.

About the role:

• The Allied Health Network Manager is a member of the Gladstone and Banana Senior Leadership Team and CQHHS Allied Health Clinical Council.
• Provide line management and strategic leadership to Health Practitioners and associated support staff.
• Operationally manage effective, efficient, and safe Allied Health services, ensuring Allied Health staffing models and skill mix are contemporary and in line with facility, role delineation and function.
• Provide advice to the Gladstone and Banana Executive members by providing timely professional and clinical advice.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics or Social Work (or equivalent).
• While not mandatory, possession or progression towards a management qualification would be highly regarded.
• Registration with the appropriate Allied Health registration authority or in the case of Social Workers, Speech Pathologists or Dieticians, eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) or Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA) is mandatory for this position.

About you:

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $167,588 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.99 - $74.07 p.h.  
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL4J598750.

Applications close: Monday, 4 November 2024

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Application Kit
  
  GL4J598750 - Allied Health Network Manager (PDF, 174KB)
  Role Description