General Manager – Allied Health

General Manager – Allied Health
Lead a national team. Drive strategic growth. Create meaningful impact.

MP Recruitment is working exclusively with a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation with over 35 years of experience supporting individuals and communities through employment, education, and health services.

Their allied health division has grown significantly and now plays a critical role in delivering multidisciplinary services that are client-centred, culturally safe, and clinically robust. As they continue to expand their reach and impact, they are seeking a dynamic and visionary General Manager to guide the next stage of their allied health journey. This is a pivotal leadership role that will shape their strategy, strengthen operational performance, and champion their people-first culture.

Reporting to the COO, the General Manager – Allied Health will oversee all aspects of service delivery and business operations across the multi-site allied health services. You will provide strategic leadership to a growing team of professionals including Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, and Behaviour Support Practitioners.

This role will suit a confident leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment—and who is passionate about innovation, growth, and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Provide strategic leadership to clinical and operational teams across VIC, NSW and ACT.

Drive service excellence, compliance, and client satisfaction across all clinics

Lead, mentor, and empower a team of allied health professionals and team leaders

Identify and execute opportunities for growth, partnerships, and service expansion

Oversee budgets, KPIs, workforce planning, and organisational performance

Manage complex compliance, accreditation, and funding requirements.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed best practices in governance and clinical frameworks

Represent the organisation with sector stakeholders and partners

Proven leadership experience in a senior role within the Allied Health, Community Health, or Disability/NDIS sector

Strong understanding of clinical governance, regulatory frameworks (NDIS, AHPRA), and quality standards

Demonstrated experience managing multi-site teams and operational complexity

Excellent communication, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills

Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into practical outcomes

Relevant qualifications in Allied Health, Health Management, or a related field

Purpose-driven work – make a genuine impact in the lives of clients and communities

Flexible location – work from a clinic base or hybrid model in NSW, VIC, or ACT

Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture

Attractive remuneration package + Salary packaging + car allowance

Senior leadership opportunity with national scope.

Tertiary qualification in an allied health discipline (Psych, OT, SP, Physio) or relevant.

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams at a senior/executive level

Strong clinical governance knowledge and operational leadership experience

Commitment to person-centred care, equity, and community wellbeing

Strategic mindset with experience driving innovation and growth

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