Operational Lead Community Paediatric Programs and Partnerships

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time

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Location: Melton
Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
Salary: Grade 4 AHP (or equivalent)

About The Role

As the Operational Lead – Community Paediatric Programs and Partnerships with Western Health's Integrated Community Health Service, you'll play a vital role in supporting innovative partnership programs and Allied Health Assistant initiatives.

Role

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Community Paediatric Allied Health Manager and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. You'll help shape the direction and delivery of multidisciplinary paediatric programs including:

Babaneek Booboop (Korin Korin Balit-Djak)
Child and Family Wellbeing Local
Adolescent and Young Adult Program
Allied Health Assistant Programs

Working closely with the Community Paediatric Allied Health Manager and key stakeholders, you will guide a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

Providing operational leadership and direction across specialist paediatric program areas
Supporting a collaborative, positive team culture aligned with Western Health values
Driving service quality, safety, development, and efficient resource management
Contributing to the implementation of strategic goals and service improvements

About You

Minimum 10 years professional experience
Demonstrated achievement in provision of expert clinical service in area of expertise
Demonstrated achieveiment in leadership and supervision within area of responsibiltiy to ensure effective service provision/program delivery
Completion of or progress towards an additional formal qualification in Health Service Management (and/or leadership).

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's),Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation And Benefits

Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about paediatric community health, enjoy working in partnership-driven models, and thrive in leadership roles – we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 13 August 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kellie Griffin (Manager - Paediatric Community Health) via Kellie.Griffin@wh.org.au or on 0460 825 639.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.Seniority level

Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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